As an Independent Certified Community Health Worker (CHW), I provide Advocacy Services to clients facing barriers to ensure they have what is needed to stay and function in the community.

 

• Serve as a liaison, advocate, or authorized representative for clients who cannot advocate for themselves. 

 

• Assist clients with public assistance/programs:

  • Help with applying for Medical Benefits (Medicaid, Medicare, and Manage Care Plan), Social Security benefits, Cash and Food assistance, housing applications, and any other programs available in the community.

 

• Community Resources: 

  • Direct and help connect you to resources & programs in the community such as housing/rent assistance, utility assistance, food pantries, home-based waiver services and etc.

 

• Assist clients in managing their household and personal affairs:  

  • Help organize mail and personal documents are handled. 

  • Financial assistance: Need to go to the bank or pay monthly bills and etc.

 

• Telephone Support: 

  • Well-Check calls: Ensure the client is functioning safely in their home.

  • Appointment Reminder: Make sure appointments are scheduled and/or transportation is in place.

  • Medication reminder: Make sure client take their medicine daily and/or prescriptions are filled.

  • Assist with business/personal calls if needed.

  • Weekly calls to ensure needs are met.