Community Health Worker
About The Position
There are two full-time openings for this role. The positions are grant-funded through a two-year period. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a frontline public health professional and trusted liaison between OneWorld Community Health Centers and the communities we serve. Working collaboratively under the direction of their assigned Program Manager or Supervisor, the CHW promotes wellness by helping individuals and families adopt healthy behaviors, navigate health and social service systems, and overcome barriers to care. The CHW conducts outreach, provides culturally appropriate health education and coaching, coordinates care, advocates for community needs, and supports program implementation aligned with grant, organizational, and regulatory requirements. This is a generalist job description. Specific programmatic focus areas (e.g., Diabetes Prevention, Maternal Health, Vaccine Outreach, Chronic Disease Management, Health Window) will be defined in an addendum or specialty assignment letter that accompanies this description.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Proficiency in English required.
- Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets organizational requirements.
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
- Ability to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
- Ability to travel to community sites, partner locations, and other off-site work locations as required.
- Documented training or certification as a Community Health Worker, or equivalent experience in community health promotion, outreach, or public health.
- Knowledge of cultural, social, and health issues affecting the communities served by OneWorld.
- Prior experience with data entry, electronic health records, or client tracking systems.
- Lived experience or deep familiarity with the community being served.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred; additional languages valued.
Responsibilities
- Conducts community outreach through home visits, door-to-door canvassing, community events, health fairs, and partnerships with local organizations and businesses.
- Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and information to individuals, families, and community groups on assigned health topics.
- Coordinates care among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems, including facilitating referrals to clinical services, social supports, and community resources.
- Provides coaching and social support to individuals and families, including but not limited to nutrition education, chronic disease self-management, preventive health practices, and health screenings.
- Advocates for individuals and communities regarding access to healthcare, housing, food security, transportation, and other social determinants of health.
- Serves as a liaison between the health center and the community, communicating community needs to clinical and administrative teams and ensuring organizational responsiveness.
- Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- free fitness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
