Community Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Health Worker supports Oceana County clinics and works in a hybrid arrangement, with three days on site and two days remote. The role focuses on treating the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and helps clients meet health and human services needs so they can adopt health behaviors leading to self-sufficiency. The Community Health Worker assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates actions to address client needs. The position coordinates and provides safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered support. It involves extensive travel to client homes, community locations, agencies, and other outreach destinations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of combined experience in health, education, and social services.
- Basic understanding of health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, COPD, asthma, CHF, and CVD.
- Fluent Spanish-speaking ability.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Communicate program purposes to clients and explain the potential impact of participation.
- Conduct intake interviews and enroll or refer individuals into community programs.
- Assist health care providers involved in clients’ care to support clients’ understanding of care plans.
- Support the development, implementation, and execution of care plans.
- Complete monthly reporting and maintain electronic client files, including updated releases of information, assessments, and other medical documents.
- Travel extensively to client homes, community locations, agencies, and other outreach destinations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages are available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 403B.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
