Community Health Worker

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Española, NM

4d•$18 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Community Health Worker to join our team! This role is embedded in Presbyterian Española Hospital, connecting patients to community resources, providing basic health education, supporting care navigation, and leading the Española Produce Rx program for perinatal and pediatric participants. This position works primarily in person at the clinic, with some outreach in Española and surrounding communities. It is part of a collaborative statewide Presbyterian Community Health team, with remote meetings and occasional travel for trainings. This role includes a $4/hour differential to support cost‑of‑living needs in the Española area.

Requirements

High school plus specialized, short-term training in clinical, medical skills.
Must be able to speak language of the population served.
High School Diploma or GED
Certified Community Health Worker Specialist I, II, or III
Three years of experience interacting with community members or in community health/public health services.
Comfort using Microsoft Office and learning an electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community health or clinical settings
A commitment to community wellbeing

Responsibilities

Following up on clinical and community referrals for pregnant and postpartum people
Navigating patients to appointments, resources, and Medicaid enrollment
Leading the Española Produce Rx program, enrolling eligible participants and coordinating weekly food distribution
Building community partnerships and attending events to identify individuals needing support accessing care
Documenting referral outcomes in Excel and the EPIC electronic medical record
Providing feedback on workflows and standard operating procedures