Job Description

New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been improving the health of the communities we serve since 1992. We offer quality health care for anyone needing a family doctor and medical home. Our years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as a trusted source of quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

Details:

• Under the direct supervision of the Care Management Supervisor, the Care Advocate will provide needs self-assessments, client/community advocacy information, health information, and referral to the health center. The Care Advocate will work with patients requiring assistance to obtain medications by helping with the forms required by pharmaceutical companies. This position will provide patient assistance with accessing other health and social support resources.

All NHFHS Company employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Experience and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor\'s in Social Work, LBSW preferred
• BS in Psychology, Human Services or related field

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have three years in a clinical setting
• Must demonstrate legible handwriting, excellent spelling, being a motivated and enthusiastic learner with a courteous and tactful manner
• Ability to health clients understand and prioritize individual and family needs
• Have a working knowledge of the community health care system and the ability to understand Medicaid eligibility requirements with the certification/recertification process.
• Have a general understanding of illness, disease processes, and medical condition as they relate to the behavioral and emotional wellbeing of all patients
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation and possess a valid South Carolina driver\'s license.

Benefits

New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Optional Benefits which include:

• Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
• Continuing education courses through SC AHEC

Mission:

Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

Community:

Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

New Horizon Family Health Services