Community Health Worker
About The Position
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day. Job Overview The Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of their community who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs . CHWs have the skills and experience to understand what at-risk or vulnerable patients are going through and help them get through difficult times . CHWs help patients address the social, medical, and community problems that lead to poor health. The goal is to help patients address real-life obstacles (e.g., social driver of health) that keep them from staying healthy, by supporting them with health care navigation, specialty appointments/referrals, PCP appointments/establishing routine care and preventative health screenings, cultural broker, financial services, and provide culturally appropriate health information on topics related to chronic disease management and prevention. CHWs receive training in Epic & Essette , DHCS requirements, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, health care navigation, harm reduction, mental health first aid, domestic/intimate partner violence, advocacy, insurance enrollment, social service/resource applications and referrals, and basic case management.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED is .
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in health care or community outreach settings.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
- A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
