Community Health Worker

The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings.u00A0 CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health.

• Provides screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to careu00A0
• Follows up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps
• Builds relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next stepsu00A0
• Builds relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functionsu00A0
• Follows up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referredu00A0
• Fully understands and is able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needsu00A0
• Understands and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health servicesu00A0

Educationu00A0

n/a

License/Certification Requirement

Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation

Compensation Range:

$25.00/hr