Bilingual Spanish Community Health Worker (Orange County)

SCAN; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,004 - 43,421; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual employee bonus program

Robust Wellness Program

Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SCAN is seeking a qualified individual to enhance the ability of frail seniors to age in place and manage their health in Costa Mesa, California. This role includes conducting assessments, collaborating with care teams, and implementing personalized care plans for high-risk members.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, experience in community engagement, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

SCAN offers a remote/hybrid working model, robust wellness programs, and generous paid-time-off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with seniors, conducting home visits and case management.
• Experience with managed care or healthcare environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and community resources for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care to help seniors manage their health.
• Perform general assessments and collaborate with nursing staff.
• Conduct visits to address care barriers and support care plans.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Community Health Worker Certificate

Job description

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the “12 Angry Seniors.” Their mission continues to guide everything we do.

Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.

At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

• Position will work in the remote & in the field in Orange County, CA & the surrounding areas*

The Job

Enhance frail seniors' ability to age in place, manage their health, navigate the health care system, and live independently by providing person-centered care in accordance with ECM requirements. This individual will act as an integral part of the care team by working directly with members telephonically and in-person to implement plans of care, advocate on behalf of the member and provide member-centric interventions.

You Will

• Collaborate in conducting general assessments to identify chronic conditions and psychosocial challenges affecting independent living. Perform assessments for Medi-Cal/Medicare dual-eligible members referred to Complex Care Management for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and assist the Registered Nurse in determining Nursing Facility Level of Care.
• Support member well-being through observation, positive communication, and motivational interviewing. Conduct face-to-face or phone visits to address care barriers, ensure engagement in primary and preventative care, and support individualized care plan implementation.
• Provides general care coordination and empower members and their families in managing chronic conditions through coaching, education, healthcare navigation, advocacy, accompaniment to appointments and referrals to community, county, and state resources.
• Perform Enhanced Care Management (ECM) activities related to specific Populations of Focus (POF): Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, Individuals At Risk for Avoidable Hospital Or ED Utilization, Adults Living In the Community At Risk of LTC Institutionalization, Adult Nursing Facility Residents Transitioning Back to the Community.
• Implement personalized care plans tailored to the medical and social needs of high-risk members, incorporating realistic health goals supporting members inherent wishes.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary planning and case conference meetings to ensure person-centered care and to ensure member receives support following discharge from an inpatient or institutional setting.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, follow-through, and engagement skills to achieve positive member outcomes. Adheres to SNP policies and ensures timely, accurate documentation of care plans, service plans, and progress notes within established timeframes.
• Network and build relationships with community business organizations like senior and wellness centers, housing outreach events, shelters, landlords, legal aid providers, etc.
• Utilizes department desktop procedures, workflows, job aids and training material. Identifies barriers to work processes and brings to the attention of the supervisor/manager.
• Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning-to-working knowledge of subject matter.
• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
• Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Community Health Worker Certificate strongly preferred
• BILINGUAL required in English/Spanish. (Test will be administered to assess proficiency if applicable.)
• Travel 50+% of the time in the assigned area- Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation
• 1+ years of Community Engagement Experience.
• Experience with managed care, healthcare environment, lived experience or case management strongly preferred.
• 1+ years working with seniors, conducting home visits, and working remotely strongly preferred.
• Technical expertise - Basic technical skills for functional area
• Problem Solving - Basic problem-solving skills
• Communication - Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality.
• General understanding of NCQA standards, CMS and DHCS regulations.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Basic understanding of local community resources for seniors.

Tuberculosis Screening Policy

To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with SCAN will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening within the last year. If you have a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you to provide information required in this policy, SCAN will initiate and engage in the interactive process to evaluate what, if any, reasonable accommodations may be available.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $21.78 to $31.52 per hour
• Work Mode: Remote/Hybrid
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.