Community Health Advocate

CommonSpirit Health • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Community Health Advocate is a vital link between individuals and essential community resources, working to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services. The role proactively engages with clients, assesses their needs, and identifies pathways to care and support. It connects individuals with relevant health, social, educational, and employment resources, and provides guidance and practical assistance to overcome logistical barriers. Success requires an understanding of diverse community needs, problem-solving ability, empathy, resilience, and dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care.

The role conducts outreach education, public awareness, and advocacy activities; teaches a variety of health education classes; coordinates with the program manager to ensure work adheres to pre-established guidelines; maintains confidentiality of protected participant information; and identifies possible outreach and education locations. It also adheres to and advocates for Dignity Health Core Values.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in community outreach, education, or advocacy work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with clients, assess their needs, and identify pathways to care and support.
• Connect individuals with relevant health, social, educational, and employment resources.
• Provide guidance and practical assistance to help clients overcome logistical barriers.
• Conduct outreach education, public awareness, and advocacy activities.
• Teach a variety of health education classes.
• Coordinate with the program manager to ensure work adheres to pre-established guidelines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected information for program participants.
• Identify possible outreach and education locations.
• Adhere to and act as an advocate for Dignity Health Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed