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CVS Health Community Health Worker (Field- Detroit, MI) in Lansing, Michigan
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
This will be a field-based position working with Aetna members and Community Based Organizations (CBO) in Detroit (West) and Western Wayne county (Canton, Dearborn, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Wayne, Westland).
Community Health Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the health care system (providers) through face-to-face outreach and education.
By providing these community and home-visiting services, CHW's help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers and help both parties become more acculturated with each other.
This position will work under the direction of the CHW Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Must reside in the Western Wayne area (Canton, Dearborn, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Redford, Wayne, Westland).
Must be willing to travel within the 50-90 mile radius within the assigned areas at least 70% of the time.
1-2 years relevant experience (such as community outreach or home visits with members/patients).
1-2 years of experience in serving the Medicaid populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local, formal, and informal resource networks.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in community/outpatient setting.
Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions.
Experience using a computer including the use of Excel and Electronic Health Records.
Education
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $35.29
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/19/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.