Community Health Worker II
About The Position
Community Health Workers (CHW) may assist with a variety of concerns impacting individuals and families, including but not limited to, the control and prevention of chronic conditions or infectious diseases, behavioral health conditions, and need for preventive services. Additionally, CHW services can help patients receive appropriate services related to perinatal care, preventive care, sexual and reproductive health, environmental and climate-sensitive health issues, oral health, aging, injury, and domestic violence and other violence prevention services. CHWs tend to be members of the community they are serving and a larger component to linking health and social services for patients. Community Health Workers (CHW) provide a broad range of services focused on improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities through providing meaningful, culturally relevant connections to healthcare and healthcare related services, which address the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) on par with the provision of general and specialty medical services. CHWs service is informed through the lived experience of the CHW and their families, social circles, and communities.
Requirements
- Two years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Bilingual (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Outreach and Engagement
- Health Education
- Screening and Linkage to Care
- Assessment and Service Planning
- Case Management, Care Coordination, and System Navigation
- Peer Support, Education, and Advocacy
- Training
Benefits
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision
- 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
- 403 (B) retirement match
- Life Insurance, EAP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SEIU Union
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continued workforce development & training
- Succession plans & growth within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
