Community Health Advocate & Access Navigator

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker who serves as a bridge between individuals and community resources, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services.

You will engage daily with clients, assess needs, connect to health, social, educational and employment resources, and help overcome barriers with empathy and practical guidance. Must have at least one year in outreach or advocacy.

Qualifications

• Required: A minimum of one-year experience in community outreach, education advocacy work

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach, public awareness and advocacy; able to teach health classes.
• Coordinates with program manager to follow guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant information.
• Identifies outreach and education locations.
• Supports community interaction expectations.
• Adheres to Dignity Health core values.

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker who serves as a bridge between individuals and community resources, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services.

You will engage daily with clients, assess needs, connect to health, social, educational and employment resources, and help overcome barriers with empathy and practical guidance. Must have at least one year in outreach or advocacy.