Bilingual Community Wellness Navigator

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge clients with health and social resources, reducing disparities and improving access. You will assess needs, connect to services, and guide practical steps to overcome barriers.

You will build relationships, educate on health topics, enroll participants in classes, and handle documentation with supervision. The role emphasizes empathy, problem-solving, independence, and a commitment to empowering diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Building community relationships and increasing program visibility within the community.
• Providing education on various health topics
• Enrolling participants in classes and workshops
• Completing and submitting all required documents and reports to Supervisor
• Clerical duties, such as data entry, making phone calls to participants and preparing workshop packets.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in social services or related field

Tools

CPR (BLS)

Job description

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge clients with health and social resources, reducing disparities and improving access. You will assess needs, connect to services, and guide practical steps to overcome barriers.

You will build relationships, educate on health topics, enroll participants in classes, and handle documentation with supervision. The role emphasizes empathy, problem-solving, independence, and a commitment to empowering diverse communities.