Community Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Health Worker helps patients and their families navigate and access community and health care services and adopt healthy behaviors. The role supports providers and care management teams through an integrated approach to case management and community outreach. It provides social support and informal counseling and advocates for individuals and community health needs. When assigned, the position assists clinical personnel with community outreach, including home visits, health assessments, and clinical-community intervention activities. Other duties may be assigned as needed. This is a temporary, full-time, day-shift position running from October through January 2027. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license required at time of hire.
- Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone.
- Fluent, professional-quality spoken English and Spanish.
- Experience working in a multicultural setting.
- Knowledge of community resources relevant to patient and family needs and ability to make referrals to community agencies.
- Ability to use a computer, printer, and role-related software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic office and patient care equipment required for the position and perform related patient care activities.
- Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; collaborate and accept direction; remain calm and courteous under pressure; think critically; manage multiple assignments; organize and prioritize workload; problem-solve; recall information accurately; pay close attention to detail; and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to distinguish colors as necessary, hear sufficiently for general conversation and workplace sounds, and see adequately to read computer screens and relevant written documents.
- Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in a community-based setting.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Successful completion of a formal Community Health Worker training program, such as one offered by a college or other educational institution.
Responsibilities
- Help patients and families navigate and access community services and health care services.
- Support patients and families in adopting healthy behaviors.
- Support providers and care management teams through case management and community outreach.
- Provide social support and informal counseling.
- Advocate for individuals and community health needs.
- Assist clinical personnel with community outreach, including home visits, health assessments, and clinical-community intervention activities when assigned.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
