Community Health Worker

About the Role

Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of their community who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs. CHWs have the skills and experience to understand what at-risk or vulnerable patients are going through and help them navigate difficult times. They assist patients in addressing social, medical, and community problems that lead to poor health by supporting them with health care navigation, specialty appointments/referrals, PCP appointments/establishing routine care, preventative health screenings, cultural brokering, financial services, and providing culturally appropriate health information on chronic disease management and prevention.

CHWs receive training in Epic & Essette, DHCS requirements, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, health care navigation, harm reduction, mental health first aid, domestic/intimate partner violence, advocacy, insurance enrollment, social service/resource applications and referrals, and basic case management.

Responsibilities

• Help patients address real-life obstacles (e.g., social drivers of health) that keep them from staying healthy.
• Support patients with health care navigation, specialty appointments, and referrals.
• Assist in establishing routine care and preventative health screenings.
• Act as a cultural broker and provide culturally appropriate health information.
• Support patients with financial services and insurance enrollment.
• Provide basic case management and assist with social service/resource applications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in health care or community outreach settings.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese) preferred, depending on location.
• Valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Pay

$26.91 - $33.53 hourly

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Flexible Spending.
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays, including Paid CME Days.
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Corporate Employee Discounts.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Pet Care Insurance.