Community Health Advocate & Care Navigator

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation seeks a Community Health Worker to support preventive health services, care coordination, and addressing social determinants in homes, communities, or clinics. The role emphasizes advocacy, connecting members with resources, and improving health equity within the community.

The CHW will work with a close-knit team to address chronic and infectious disease prevention, mental health, perinatal and reproductive health, and environmental health issues, aligning with AHF

Qualifications

• Experience delivering preventive health services and addressing health barriers.
• Ability to identify barriers to care and connect members with resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive health services in home, community, or clinic settings.
• Coordinate care and schedule appointments for members.
• Identify and address socio-economic factors affecting health outcomes.
• Refer to behavioral health and social services as needed.

Skills

Advocacy

Care coordination

Community engagement

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

Community Health Worker Certificate Preferred

Job description

AIDS Healthcare Foundation seeks a Community Health Worker to support preventive health services, care coordination, and addressing social determinants in homes, communities, or clinics. The role emphasizes advocacy, connecting members with resources, and improving health equity within the community.

The CHW will work with a close-knit team to address chronic and infectious disease prevention, mental health, perinatal and reproductive health, and environmental health issues, aligning with AHF