Community Health Worker
About The Position
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of their communities who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs. They support at-risk and vulnerable patients in navigating real-life obstacles that affect their health, including social, medical, and community challenges. The role helps patients access health care navigation, specialty appointments and referrals, primary care appointments and routine care, preventive health screenings, financial services, and culturally appropriate information about chronic disease management and prevention. CHWs also serve as cultural brokers. Training is provided in Epic and Essette, DHCS requirements, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, health care navigation, harm reduction, mental health first aid, domestic and intimate partner violence, advocacy, insurance enrollment, social service and resource applications and referrals, and basic case management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience working in health care or community outreach settings.
- Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Mandarin, or English/Cantonese, depending on location.
Responsibilities
- Help patients address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs.
- Support patients in overcoming social, medical, and community obstacles that affect their health.
- Help patients navigate health care and access specialty appointments and referrals.
- Support patients with primary care appointments, establishing routine care, and preventive health screenings.
- Serve as a cultural broker.
- Help patients access financial services.
- Provide culturally appropriate health information on chronic disease management and prevention.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Commuter Flexible Spending.
- Career advancement and development opportunities.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Paid CME days.
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Corporate employee discounts.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Pet care insurance.
- The role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
