Community Health Worker

Waikiki Health•Honolulu, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Our Values We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community. We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships. We maintain empathy and kindness , treating everyone as ohana. We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs. We will help empower others to reach their highest potential. We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other. Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker. Pay rate for this role is $22.00 per hour Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40-hours work week

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and community members.
Proficient with Windows-based programs, confident in typing, internet browsing, and email navigation, and demonstrated ability to master new software platforms rapidly.
Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, renewed biannually.
Completed Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety training.
Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).

Nice To Haves

Completed Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker, or Health Educator program.
Three years of clinical work in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement tailored care plans and SMART goals for high-utilizer patient populations to reduce health disparities, improve outcomes, and decrease unnecessary ER/hospital visits.
Administer the PRAPARE screening tool to identify Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs, and actively connect patients to community resources, referrals, and program incentives (e.g., transit passes, hygiene kits, cell phones).
Ensure continuity of care by monitoring recently discharged patients and proactively scheduling follow-up appointments within 7 days of their ER or hospital release.
Partner closely with healthcare providers, data analysts, insurers, and community agencies; manage cohort lists and present updates regularly at interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
Document encounters and vital clinical statistics in the Electronic medical Record (EMR) within 24 hours to 72 hours and maintain SharePoint databases to generate required monthly and quarterly grant reports.
Other duties as assigned