Community Health Worker- Houston/Harris County Medicaid Case Manager

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Important Notice:
Hiring does not result in immediate client assignment. CHWs may not begin seeing clients or billing for services until all required HHSC/TMHP and Managed Care Organization (MCO) contracting is fully completed and approved.

• Must be a Texas HHSC-approved Community Health Worker (CHW)
  
  
• Must submit:
  
  
  • CHW Certification Number
    
    
  • Certification Expiration Date
    
    
    • Certification must be current and not exceed two (2) years from the date of CHW enrollment
      
      
• Must maintain CHW certification in good standing throughout the contract term
  
  
• Must attest to completion of HIPAA training and comply with all confidentiality requirements
  
  

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments for children and pregnant women enrolled in the C.A.R.E.S. program
  
  
• Develop individualized, client-centered service plans in collaboration with clients and families
  
  
• Coordinate access to healthcare services, including:
  
  
  • Medical, dental, and behavioral health care
    
    
  • Prenatal and postpartum services
    
    
• Connect clients to DFW-area community resources, including housing, transportation, food assistance, childcare, and educational supports
  
  
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure timely access to services and benefits
  
  
• Monitor client progress and reassess needs regularly, updating service plans as required
  
  
• Provide client education on prenatal care, parenting, wellness, and available community resources
  
  
• Maintain accurate, timely, and Medicaid-compliant documentation in the agency’s EHR system
  
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, providers, and community partners
  
  
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives
  
  
• Maintain ethical standards, professional boundaries, and strict confidentiality at all times
  
  

• Must live in the Houston area
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of local Houston community resources
  
  
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  
  
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
  
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred – incentive available
  
  

• Ability to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance (required for all AEIC independent contractors)
  
  
• Employment is contingent upon:
  
  
  • Successful HHSC/TMHP contracting
    
    
  • Contracting with at least two (2) Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
    
    
• Contractors may not provide billable services until all contracting is finalized and approved
  
  

• Valid Driver’s License (Required)
  
  
• Valid Auto Insurance (Required)
  
  
• Willingness to travel locally within Houston as needed (up to 50% preferred)
  
  

• Competitive pay and incentive opportunities
  
  
• Flexible scheduling
  
  
• Primarily remote work model
  
  
• Supportive leadership and structured onboarding
  
  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, pregnant women, and families in the DFW community