💼 About This Role

You'll serve as Waymark's frontline presence in DeKalb County, connecting Medicaid patients to social support and resources as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Your core impact will be helping patients overcome barriers like homelessness and food insecurity to achieve better health outcomes.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Conduct needs assessments with patients in community, home, and healthcare settings.
• Help patients address social issues like homelessness, substance use, and hunger.
• Build and maintain a directory of community resources (e.g., food banks, housing).
• Document patient encounters in technology systems and participate in weekly care huddles.

📋 Requirements

• Highly organized and self-motivated to work independently.
• Reside within a commutable distance of DeKalb County, Illinois.
• Available to work at least one weekend day per week and one late-start shift.
• Travel required up to 80% within surrounding counties; valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

✨ Nice to Have

• Community Health Worker certification.
• Long-time resident of DeKalb County knowledgeable about local resources.
• Experience conducting home visits and outreach.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 📈 Stock Options
• 🏠 Work-from-Home Stipend
• 🏥 Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 🏖️ 20 Paid Vacation Days plus 11 Holidays
• 👶 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Birthing Parents

📨 Hiring Process

Offer contingent on background check and COVID vaccination attestation.

🚩 Heads Up

• Requires up to 80% travel but no mileage reimbursement mentioned beyond insured vehicle.
• COVID vaccination mandatory, which may exclude some candidates.
• Role mixes community outreach with administrative documentation, potentially high workload.