Community Health Worker | Broomfield

CLINICA family health•Lafayette, CO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Community Health Worker, you will work directly in the community with underserved populations to guide and increase community education that would support community members to connect to our services for their behavioral health. You will work in Boulder County to provide education on mental health facts, available services and create avenue(s) to connect with services. You will be the trusted partner in the community building relationships based on your shared life experiences.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years old
Safe and clean Colorado driver's license
Reliable transportation to connect with clients in community settings
Connected in the community to connect clients to behavioral health services
Lived experience in the behavioral health care system

Nice To Haves

Knack for educating people in a culturally competent presentation, manner, and approach.
Ability to connect with people to learn about their barriers and guide them to available resources.
Motivated to reduce health disparities in underserved populations by identifying and understanding barriers.

Responsibilities

Work directly in the community with underserved populations.
Guide and increase community education to support community members in connecting to behavioral health services.
Provide education on mental health facts and available services in Boulder County.
Create avenues for community members to connect with services.
Build relationships in the community based on shared life experiences.