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Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia is looking for Care Coaches (Care Coach 1) who will assess and evaluate members’ needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitating interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Coach 1 work assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.

This role involves meeting members in the field at their home, Nursing Facility (NF) or location of the member’s choice, spending quality time assessing their goals, needs and barriers and then connecting our members with quality services to promote their ultimate well-being and drive person centered health outcomes. 

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Required Qualifications

• Must reside in the Roanoke/Alleghany Region in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the independent cities of Lexington or Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, or within a 50-mile radius of Rockbridge County.
• Bachelor's degree in health or human services field OR an active LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia without disciplinary action.
• Two (2) years of prior experience in health care and/or case management.
• One (1) one year of experience working directly with individuals who meet the Cardinal Care Priority Population criteria (adults, pediatrics populations at risk for chronic medical conditions & high social needs).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records. 
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with internal and external customers and stakeholders. 
• Proven ability of critical thinking, organization and problem- solving skills. 
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• Ability to travel to region-based facilities and homes for face-to-face assessments and interactions with members and/or families.
• This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing home diversion or long-term care case management experience. 
• Experience with Medicare & Medicaid recipients. 
• Experience with electronic case note documentation and documenting in multiple computer applications/systems. 
• Experience working with complex health population. 
• Experience with health promotion, coaching and wellness. 
• Experience working with a Waiver Program. 
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources.
• Bilingual or Multilingual: English/Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Amharic, Urdu or other - Must be able to speak, read and write in both languages without limitations and assistance. See “Additional Information” section for more information.  

Additional Information

• Workstyle: Field - This is a field position where employees perform their core duties at non-company locations, such as providing services at business partner facilities or prospects' and members' homes.
• Work Location: must reside in the Roanoke/Alleghany Region in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the independent cities of Lexington or Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, or within a 50-mile radius of Rockbridge County.
• Travel: 50 - 75% field interactions with members, and their families and providers. May need to attend onsite meetings occasionally in Humana Healthy Horizons office in Glen Allen, VA.
• Workdays and Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• Language Assessment Statement: Any Humana associate who speaks with a member in a language other than English must take a language proficiency assessment, provided by an outside vendor, to ensure competency. Applicants will be required to take the Interagency Language Rating (ILR) test as provided by the Federal Government.

WAH Internet Statement

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

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Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$53,700 - $72,600 per year

 

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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