Community Guide - Community Health

Location: Sumter, South Carolina

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Status: Full Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday with occasional evenings and/or weekends

Vehicle Required: Yes

Amount of Travel Required: 25-50% within a 25mi community service area

Reports To: Care Team Manager

At Reema Health, we believe that a personalized, community-based approach to care makes it easier for anyone to access the things they need to make their lives better. We know that life’s challenges often exist because the systems built to help are a burden to navigate. We believe building a relationship with a real person — someone who listens, meets members where they are, and understands the community’s resources — can ease those burdens. Our mission-driven and member-focused company is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Community Guide who has worked with individuals living with health challenges and social issues, and understands the unique needs of this community.

This energetic and adaptable Community Guide is an integral part of Reema, a start-up working to transform how health care and social care work together. The Community Guide works to build genuine, positive relationships with members in an effort to improve member’s health and wellbeing. Their work is completed daily through an integrated technology platform to call and text members, schedule community visits, as well as document all interactions.  The Guide will be responsible for the full lifecycle of their caseload, including initial outreach to engage members in services, ongoing work with members to achieve their wellbeing goals through connection to health care and community resources, and graduation from the program. A primary strength of the Guide should be excellent verbal and written communication, building strong meaningful relationships, problem solving, and a comfortability in navigating the ambiguous nature of a constantly growing and evolving startup.

This position requires significant time in the field, directly interacting with members. This role is most suitable for someone who is confident in interacting directly with many people, many of whom have experienced trauma and face barriers because of their mental, physical and chemical health.

Outreach and engagement into care:

• Engage and work alongside clients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, focusing on those with: complex social needs and chronic health conditions.
• Reach out to members and share about Reema Health to enroll them in our care model.

Provide high quality and meaningful support to members to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes:

• Assess member needs and support systems, including social determinants of health, to help create a member-centered care plan.
• Establish trusting relationships with members, reliably provide meaningful and quality support, and follow-through in a timely and appropriate manner to achieve their wellbeing goals.
• Coordinate referrals and support appointment scheduling and attendance with behavioral health, primary care, and other provide types for members.
• Through cold outreach create and manage a caseload of 60 - 100 members and provide coverage for other Community Guides during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Understand overall goals for the month. Independently organize and prioritize workload with effective time and task management skills to achieve monthly goals and outcomes.
• Actively listen, empathize, and appreciate the vulnerability of members willing to share their challenges. Community Guides will maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, seeking consultation and support with complex member situations from the multidisciplinary team.
• Visit members in person as appropriate. This may be in the member’s home, community, the hospital or other treatment setting to build trust, maintain connection and meet member’s needs.
• Utilize text, phone, email and face-to-face interactions appropriately to match your communication approach with each members’ preference and situation.
• Effectively identify and connect members to community and health resources to support member needs. This may include transporting members and accompanying them to access other services.  Establish relationships with resources to support Reema’s members as needed.
• Prepare members for services ending by keeping self-sufficiency and independence top of mind.

Complete accurate and thorough documentation and record keeping in a timely manner:

• Utilize the Reema App to thoroughly document all work with members in a timely fashion, including keeping a care plan updated. 
• Understand and comply with confidentiality of protected health information and HIPAA.
• Support member records to be thorough and accurate in Reema’s technology.

Provide positive representation of Reema:

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment. See frequent change as an opportunity rather than a barrier. 
• Serve diverse members in your community with dignity and respect, as well as build relationships with community resources and customers. 
• Partner with Reemates across the team and the company to offer your perspective and learn from others.

Job responsibilities to grow and change as business necessitates.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Health Sciences or other related fields. Years of related experience and subsequent expertise can be substituted for years of completed education towards a bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of direct experience with population or community to be served and knowledge of community
• Driven to work with individuals who have complex health needs and believe that recovery is possible
• Demonstrated experience with crisis planning, case management, boundaries and personal safety in community work
• Proficiencies in critical thinking, time management, strategizing, and multitasking
• Strong propensity towards building and maintaining relationships through initiating conversations and creating connections
• Ability to develop, adapt, and execute outreach and care plans
• Demonstrated proficiency working with technology, including basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, and Video Conferencing required; G-Suite preferred

Qualifications & Position Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Qualified applicants must have flexible and reliable access to transportation, a valid Driver's License, Vehicle Insurance, and a satisfactory driving record
• Offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations regarding patient confidentiality HIPAA
• Use technology-based tools and systems daily
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules and Remote Work
• Technology Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Family and Medical Leave

As an equal opportunity employer, Reema Health is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 

Reema Health has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic responsibilities have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and assess the prospective employee and/or current employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities for this role. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Community Guide - Community Health

Location: Florence, South Carolina

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Status: Full Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday with occasional evenings and/or weekends

Vehicle Required: Yes

Amount of Travel Required: 25-50% within a 25mi community service area

Reports To: Care Team Manager

At Reema Health, we believe that a personalized, community-based approach to care makes it easier for anyone to access the things they need to make their lives better. We know that life’s challenges often exist because the systems built to help are a burden to navigate. We believe building a relationship with a real person — someone who listens, meets members where they are, and understands the community’s resources — can ease those burdens. Our mission-driven and member-focused company is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Community Guide who has worked with individuals living with health challenges and social issues, and understands the unique needs of this community.

This energetic and adaptable Community Guide is an integral part of Reema, a start-up working to transform how health care and social care work together. The Community Guide works to build genuine, positive relationships with members in an effort to improve member’s health and wellbeing. Their work is completed daily through an integrated technology platform to call and text members, schedule community visits, as well as document all interactions.  The Guide will be responsible for the full lifecycle of their caseload, including initial outreach to engage members in services, ongoing work with members to achieve their wellbeing goals through connection to health care and community resources, and graduation from the program. A primary strength of the Guide should be excellent verbal and written communication, building strong meaningful relationships, problem solving, and a comfortability in navigating the ambiguous nature of a constantly growing and evolving startup.

This position requires significant time in the field, directly interacting with members. This role is most suitable for someone who is confident in interacting directly with many people, many of whom have experienced trauma and face barriers because of their mental, physical and chemical health.

Outreach and engagement into care:

• Engage and work alongside clients from diverse ethnic backgrounds, focusing on those with: complex social needs and chronic health conditions.
• Reach out to members and share about Reema Health to enroll them in our care model.

Provide high quality and meaningful support to members to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes:

• Assess member needs and support systems, including social determinants of health, to help create a member-centered care plan.
• Establish trusting relationships with members, reliably provide meaningful and quality support, and follow-through in a timely and appropriate manner to achieve their wellbeing goals.
• Coordinate referrals and support appointment scheduling and attendance with behavioral health, primary care, and other provide types for members.
• Through cold outreach create and manage a caseload of 60 - 100 members and provide coverage for other Community Guides during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Understand overall goals for the month. Independently organize and prioritize workload with effective time and task management skills to achieve monthly goals and outcomes.
• Actively listen, empathize, and appreciate the vulnerability of members willing to share their challenges. Community Guides will maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, seeking consultation and support with complex member situations from the multidisciplinary team.
• Visit members in person as appropriate. This may be in the member’s home, community, the hospital or other treatment setting to build trust, maintain connection and meet member’s needs.
• Utilize text, phone, email and face-to-face interactions appropriately to match your communication approach with each members’ preference and situation.
• Effectively identify and connect members to community and health resources to support member needs. This may include transporting members and accompanying them to access other services.  Establish relationships with resources to support Reema’s members as needed.
• Prepare members for services ending by keeping self-sufficiency and independence top of mind.

Complete accurate and thorough documentation and record keeping in a timely manner:

• Utilize the Reema App to thoroughly document all work with members in a timely fashion, including keeping a care plan updated. 
• Understand and comply with confidentiality of protected health information and HIPAA.
• Support member records to be thorough and accurate in Reema’s technology.

Provide positive representation of Reema:

• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment. See frequent change as an opportunity rather than a barrier. 
• Serve diverse members in your community with dignity and respect, as well as build relationships with community resources and customers. 
• Partner with Reemates across the team and the company to offer your perspective and learn from others.

Job responsibilities to grow and change as business necessitates.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Health Sciences or other related fields. Years of related experience and subsequent expertise can be substituted for years of completed education towards a bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of direct experience with population or community to be served and knowledge of community
• Driven to work with individuals who have complex health needs and believe that recovery is possible
• Demonstrated experience with crisis planning, case management, boundaries and personal safety in community work
• Proficiencies in critical thinking, time management, strategizing, and multitasking
• Strong propensity towards building and maintaining relationships through initiating conversations and creating connections
• Ability to develop, adapt, and execute outreach and care plans
• Demonstrated proficiency working with technology, including basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, and Video Conferencing required; G-Suite preferred

Qualifications & Position Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Qualified applicants must have flexible and reliable access to transportation, a valid Driver's License, Vehicle Insurance, and a satisfactory driving record
• Offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations regarding patient confidentiality HIPAA
• Use technology-based tools and systems daily
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules and Remote Work
• Technology Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Family and Medical Leave

As an equal opportunity employer, Reema Health is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 

Reema Health has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic responsibilities have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and assess the prospective employee and/or current employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities for this role. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Fairstead has an exciting opportunity at one of our properties, and we are looking for an Assistant Property Manager to join our team! The Assistant Property Manager assists and supports the planning, implementing, and managing the daily operations of the property. They assist in the management of onsite activities and the overall performance of the property. They perform various duties including administrative, financial, and resident relations. 

 This role will be supporting 3 properties in Florence Area. - Heatherwood Apartments, Weeden Heights Apartments and Mars Hill Manor Apartments

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists Property Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects of the HUD (Housing and Urban Development) 4350.3 Handbook. 

• Executes intervention strategies for tenants who are non-compliant with lease/compliance requirements. 

• Assists in the preparation of the property for REAC reviews, EHS violations cleared, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Reviews, and perform annual and interim recertification reviews. 

• Documents lease violations and coordinate evictions. 

• Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to questions, complaints, and requests promptly. Taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues. 

• Ensures the property’s maintenance team members respond and complete resident service requests. 

• Assisting tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints. 

• Alerting staff of move ins, move outs, any emergencies. 

• Provide excellent customer service and display a courteous and professional attitude towards all residents and visitors. 

• Responsible for regularly tracking arrears and following up with tenants per the company policy. 

• Oversee the lease renewal program for appropriate retention rate. 

• Works within house legal team to track status of rent payments. 

• Oversee accounting transactions and ensure all rents are collected, posted, and deposited daily. 

• Create purchase orders in Yardi. 

• Answer phone calls, messages, and emails promptly; within a few hours but never exceed 24 hours. 

• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. 

• Perform other duties as needed.  

Benefits 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12 paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform the job successfully, the following skills and/or experience are required to qualify for the position.  

• Two (2) years of experience in affordable housing leasing or property management.  

• Knowledge and experience in the local residential market. 

• Experience with EIV, Yardi and Realpage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Great Customer Service skills. 

• Able to learn and work with property management applications. 

• Quick learner and great attitude. 

Impact

The ideal FirstSteps Regional Administrative Coordinator (RAC) can be described as an amazing people-person who is always welcoming and knowledgeable and capable of connecting our team members, our clients, and our visitors to the resources, people, and information they need. This individual understands systems and the importance of creating, communicating, and managing simple processes essential to operational success. In essence, our RAC ensures that our Center is a warm, kid-friendly, organized, chaos-free place of learning and connection -  a place everyone loves to visit.

Overview of Regional Scheduling Coordinator Position:

As our Regional Administrative Coordinator you will significantly contribute to the organization and management of our Redondo Beach Center where our little ones meet with their clinical team to learn and socialize. As such, as our RAC you are critical to ensuring the Center runs seamlessly and that both our kids and your fellow FirstSteps team members have what they need to be successful. In this role, you will have the opportunity to regularly interact with and learn from our young clients, their caregivers, and both our clinical and administrative staff as the "connector" for all parties. 

Core Responsibilities of our Regional Administrative Coordinator:

• Management of our Center including but not limited to:
  • Greeting & signing-in/out of all visitors and staff entering and exiting the Center
  • Answering and management of all incoming calls, voice mails, faxes
  • Inventory ordering and management per operation budget
  • Coordinating with our Technology & Facilities Manager for equipment and facilities related needs/repairs
  • Creating and maintaining optimal work and learning areas for both our team and our clients
  • Creating and maintaining dynamic team and event bulletins posted in our break room and electronically via Microsoft Teams & Sharepoint
• Support of Client and Staff Scheduling including but not limited to:
  
  • Utilizing our scheduling software to assist our Regional Scheduling Coordinators when changes arise or when they are out of the office
  • Scheduling / room assignments for clinical activities planned in the Center
  • Creating all new hire training appointments in our scheduling system
  • Confirming treatment session availability for our clinical team members
• Assisting with Client Support Needs including but not limited to:
  • Anticipating and providing non-clinical support as needed/requested during Center-based service periods
  • Assisting with new client /caregiver tours of our Center 
  • Assisting with the non-clinical aspects of our FirstSteps for Friends Summer-Intensive program and related Center events
• Resource & Culture Ambassador including but not limited to:
  • Assisting with event planning and execution
  • Managing our clinical instructors' office tasks and attendance
  • Assisting team members with administrative processes/procedures
  • Managing time-off requests
  • Managing birthday and celebratory announcements
  • Providing our new hires training and Center orientation

FirstSteps on Diversity & Equity

We are an equal opportunity employer which means that we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of our work - in our service delivery with our clients, in collaboration with families and communities, and in our organizational culture and practices with our staff. We strive to serve a diverse population of children and their families and see a responsibility to address the issue of inequity in access to ABA services across different cultures. 

As a service provider employing hundreds of staff to support our children and their families, we believe that we have a responsibility and an opportunity to contribute to social change and a kinder and more compassionate world by living our values of diversity and equity in all our daily operations. When we provide a more diverse learning environment for our clients and their families, we provide a more meaningful experience for all and contribute toward a more equitable future for everyone.

Being part of team FirstSteps affords many opportunities and benefits, including (but not limited to)

• Paid time-off for vacation
• Paid time-off for illness
• Banked paid time-off hours for work anniversaries
• Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Access to discounted dental and vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Professional and General Liability Insurance Coverage under FirstSteps’ policy 
• Participation in Student Loan Refinancing Discount 
• Employment Assistance Program
• Access to discounted Pet Insurance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee discounts on movies, theme parks, hotels, etc.
• Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
• Fun, team approach and work atmosphere

Compensation

$21-$24/hr DOE