Community Health Advocate: Bridge Care & Resources

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Worker to strengthen connections between underserved communities and essential services. You will conduct home visits, assess needs, and guide clients to medical, behavioral health, and social resources, helping them overcome barriers to care.

You will build trust with patients and their support teams, provide follow-up, and use motivational approaches to help clients reach goals and attend appointments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting working with patients, healthcare services, and payors.
• Minimum of one year experience in community outreach and advocacy within healthcare.
• Completion of CHW certification program within 12 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a link between underserved communities and essential resources via home visits.
• Assess client needs and connect to medical, behavioral health, and social services.
• Establish trust with patients and support teams and follow up regularly.
• Encourage appointment adherence and help overcome logistical barriers.
• Demonstrate AIDET principles when interacting with patients and staff.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Community outreach

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

CHW certification program

Job description

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Worker to strengthen connections between underserved communities and essential services. You will conduct home visits, assess needs, and guide clients to medical, behavioral health, and social resources, helping them overcome barriers to care.

You will build trust with patients and their support teams, provide follow-up, and use motivational approaches to help clients reach goals and attend appointments.