Community Health Worker - South LA

Akido • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Akido is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) focused on South Los Angeles to support members with complex medical and social needs in managing their health and wellbeing. The CHW motivates behavioral changes and improves health outcomes through education, peer support, and shared experiences. The role includes street outreach in South LA and case management for unhoused patients. The position requires at least 75% travel and involves both sedentary office work and active field engagement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience with and comfort working with CalAIM populations of focus, including people experiencing homelessness, adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorder, adults transitioning from incarceration, and adults with complex medical needs.
• At least 75% travel; valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic outdoor environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including articulating relevant personal experiences.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computers to document information in case management software.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients, including completing assessments, developing care plans with patients and clinical teams, and carrying out activities according to those plans.
• Build rapport with patients to encourage positive behavior changes.
• Coach patients on minimizing risks associated with identified health conditions and behaviors.
• Accompany members to medical and social services appointments.
• Connect members with programs that address barriers to care and support compliance.
• Link members to local, county, and state services; follow up with members and advocate on their behalf.
• Introduce systems that promote self-management and self-efficacy.
• Document every encounter in designated information systems.
• Conduct outreach and engage eligible patients to enroll them in the Akido ECM Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid sick time in accordance with California law.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED