Community Health Worker (Atwater / Northview)

Available Staff Positions • Atwater, CA

2d

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides outreach and education services to meet program requirements and build relationships with the target patient and client population. The CHW works with community-based agencies to connect community members with health information and services, advocates for community health, and educates the public about services available at GVHC and eligibility requirements. The position serves Atwater and Northview and has a full-time schedule with required flexibility to work Monday through Sunday between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to represent GVHC at health fairs and community events. Compensation is $22.00–$22.53 per hour.

The role provides education on health topics including behavioral health, migrant health, homelessness, women’s health, pediatric and adolescent health, and oral health. It also supports outreach, health screenings, referrals and linkages to community and GVHC services, health care navigation, and program information and data collection. The employee maintains outreach materials, participates in meetings and trainings, and follows department productivity and program requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of experience in community education, customer service, or a health care setting, knowledge of the community served, and fluency in spoken and written English and another language commonly spoken by GVHC patients. The employee must be able to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, travel to other locations as requested, and have an insured vehicle, valid registration, and a current California driver’s license with a clean DMV printout. Required training must be completed within three months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience working in community education, customer service, or a health care setting.
• Strong relationship with and understanding of the community served.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and another language commonly spoken by GVHC patients.
• Strong knowledge of community resources in the service area and special populations, including people with behavioral health needs, migrant health needs, homelessness, adolescent health needs, and women’s health needs.
• Working knowledge of and experience with computers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Written English communication skills adequate to draft reports, memos, and business correspondence.
• Ability to organize and present information effectively in formal and informal group settings.
• Pleasant and effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to travel to other locations as requested.
• Own vehicle with valid registration, current California driver’s license, proof of insurance, and clean DMV printout.
• Flexibility to work hours that may include weekends and evenings; required schedule flexibility is Monday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Complete all required training within three months of hire.
• Must occasionally lift 40 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds on wheels.
• Ability to hear staff by phone and people served in person, speak clearly, read documents and computer screens with vision with or without lenses, and demonstrate high manual dexterity.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level and to bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist or turn.

Responsibilities

• Inform patients and community members about the importance and availability of health services through small-group education and community presentations using established curricula and processes.
• Raise awareness of mental health needs through education and outreach activities.
• Identify other community needs.
• Provide direct education and community linkage services to homeless persons within GVHC.
• Attend and actively participate in community events, including health fairs and community forums, as a GVHC representative.
• Conduct outreach and discuss health care concerns to increase access to and use of GVHC services, including behavioral health, women’s health, primary care, dental, and chiropractic care.
• Provide health screenings at events, such as blood pressure checks.
• Connect patients and community members with needed community and GVHC services.
• Advocate for community members and health providers to help patients navigate the health care system.
• Help individuals understand health insurance and program options and connect them with appropriate enrollment resources.
• Assist with collecting and facilitating program information and data, including participant tracking and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain inventory of materials needed for outreach.
• Attend and participate in appropriate GVHC staff meetings and work groups.
• Follow Health Education and Outreach Department productivity and program requirements.
• Participate in required program trainings and update meetings to maintain current knowledge of awareness and prevention in the project’s health area.
• Complete individual or other projects as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with $0 deductible and out-of-pocket maximums of $2,000 individual and $4,000 family; PPO coverage options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans.
• Gym discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED