Community Health Worker - Behavioral Health Bridge Housing
About The Position
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is an essential member of Cardea Health’s clinical team, supporting residents of Cardea Health interim housing programs who are enrolled in Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH). BHBH residents are living with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs and often require intensive individualized support to reach their clinical and housing goals. The CHW leverages their lived and/or community-based experience to build trust, engage clients in care, and coordinate services that promote health, housing stability, and overall well-being. Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in close collaboration with program management and clinical staff, the CHW serves as a bridge between clients, healthcare providers, housing staff, and community resources.
Requirements
- Experience providing direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, or chronic illness.
- Knowledge of harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with community-based resources, public benefits, and housing systems.
- Valid California driver’s license or ability to travel to various PSH sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Community Health Worker or Peer Specialist.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language commonly spoken in the community.
- Experience working within Medi-Cal ECM, CalAIM, or managed care coordination programs.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and maintain trusting relationships with BHBH enrolled residents of interim housing programs.
- Conduct outreach and wellness checks to support engagement in behavioral health care and related services.
- Assist clients in identifying personal health and life goals and developing action plans to achieve them.
- Provide culturally responsive education on health topics, medication adherence, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with the interim housing interdisciplinary team, including nursing staff, Substance Use Navigators, and Housing Case Managers to coordinate care and services.
- Support care transitions, such as hospital discharges, changes in medical conditions and in housing, or benefits.
- Help clients navigate healthcare systems, schedule appointments, arrange transportation, and access benefits or entitlements.
- Document client encounters and progress in alignment with Cardea Health standards.
- Advocate for client needs within healthcare, housing, and social service systems.
- Identify barriers to care and collaborate with the clinical team to problem-solve and reduce those barriers.
- Maintain knowledge of community-based services and resources to connect clients effectively.
- Participate in team case conferences, quality improvement activities, and data tracking.
- Work collaboratively with site staff to promote integrated and coordinated care delivery.
- Uphold Cardea Health’s mission, values, and trauma-informed, harm reduction, and person-centered principles in all interactions.
Benefits
- Employer-supported medical
- Access to dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Retirement plan (401k) participation with a company match
- Commuter benefits
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
