Community Health Worker II (48638)

BAY AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH•Fremont, CA

12d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Community Health Worker II (CHW II) at Bay Area Community Health will primarily work at serving and assisting our patients while located at different sites throughout the organization and community events. (CHW II) will work at different capacities based on their assigned area of training and specialty. The CHW II will be a trusted member of the community, and actively participate as a liaison between primary care, specialties and resources available to BACH patients. Activities may include, but are not limited to, outreach, engagement, care coordination, case management, linkage of the patient with resources at BACH and in the community such as food, housing, financial and transportation assistance and also linking the patient to care within the clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in a community-based health care service capacity preferred
Bilingual preferred
CHW Certification - Recertification and/or retraining process, as required
CEC Certification
Adaptability
Proficiency in computer operations, navigational skills and comfortable with Internet-based applications.
Connect patients with services
Connect public with BACH and other services
Enroll patients in Health Plans
Perform SDOH screening
Health Navigation
Coordinate care
Understand best practices for preventive care in more than one subset of high risk populations
Understanding best practices of common treatment protocols

Responsibilities

CHW I tasks, plus:
Completion of CEC certification to determine eligibility and enroll patients in health plans
Analyze screening tool results and share with Care Team
Link patients to services within BACH and the broader community.
Participate in staff team meetings, case conferences and training.
Collect data and provides documentation in client files as required by agency and funders.
Participate in obtaining deliverables required for various grants, such as, but not limited to, eligibility assessment, socioeconomic needs assessment, and medical disparities.
Assist families with immediate crisis intervention, advocacy, problem-solving and other appropriate interventions, as needed
Utilize de-escalation techniques in situations as appropriate
Utilize program evaluation tools (i.e., pre/ post-tests, satisfaction surveys, etc.), analyzing and reporting on outcomes
Provide resources for various health topics, such as nutrition, physical activity, hygiene, sexual health, and substance abuse.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with students, families and other stakeholders.
Work flexible hours, which includes some evenings and weekends
Work at any of BACH location, including clinics, mobiles, schools, homeless encampments, warming centers and patients’ homes, or patient appointments as assigned
Attends workshops, training, and meetings as needed, and as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.