Community Health Worker

IMPaCT Care

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with IMPaCT Care. You will be a direct employee of IMPaCT Care, working embedded within our Kaiser Permanente partnership in your region. As a Community Health Worker, you'll be a vital link between high-risk patients and the care and services they need — working in the community, not behind a desk.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1–3 years in community-based outreach, health education, or related work
Valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and car insurance
Ability to pass background check and pre-employment screening
Flexibility to cover multiple locations within your assigned region
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an EMR system such as Epic
Familiarity with Medicaid, D-SNP, waiver programs, and recertification cycles
Experience with SDOH screening tools (e.g., Hunger Vital Sign, USDA Household Food Security) or case management platforms
Knowledge of HEDIS metrics or risk stratification concepts
Strong ties to community organizations: faith institutions, shelters, food banks, or mutual aid networks

Responsibilities

Build trust through consistent presence and culturally aligned, empathetic communication
Identify and address barriers to care: food insecurity, transportation, housing, and more
Connect patients to care teams and community resources; follow up to ensure needs are met
Document all client interactions, needs, assessments, and outcomes in the EPIC EMR system
Complete SDOH screenings and update care plans in a timely manner
Participate in integrated care huddles and collaborate with clinical teams
Use performance data and feedback to actively refine your approach and improve client outcomes