Community Health Worker

Job overview

The Community Health Worker role is onsite across Aspire Rural Health System locations, with the main location listed as Cass City, Marlette, and Deckerville, Michigan. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of the Population Health Department and supports patients in emergency department and inpatient settings. The worker helps address social determinants of health that can interfere with access to care, chronic condition management, medication access, and safe transitions after discharge. By coordinating outreach and community resources with care teams, the role supports follow-up and efforts to reduce avoidable emergency visits and readmissions.

What you'll do

• Conduct patient outreach and follow-up calls
• assist with Medicaid applications and benefits enrollment
• coordinate referrals to community resources
• follow up on patient needs after discharge
• collaborate with emergency department staff, inpatient teams, social workers, care managers, and community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health worker

population health

aspire rural health system

marlette mi

cass city mi

deckerville mi

patient outreach

care coordination

medicaid applications

community resources

care transitions

chw certification

travel between locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

CHW or CCHW certification is required, or the candidate must be willing and able to obtain it within three months of hire; the employer is willing to train the right candidate. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Aspire locations are required.

About the employer

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.