Community Health Advocate - Full-Time (Day Shift)

Saint Agnes Medical Center; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as a frontline liaison between the health system and the community. This role aims to improve access to services, health outcomes, and cultural proficiency in care delivery.

Responsibilities include outreach, health education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy, with emphasis on reducing disparities and building community capacity. Day shift, full-time position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of local community based on lived experience.
• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years community involvement experience; must obtain CHW certification within three months.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred; interpreter/translator certification a plus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the health system and the community to facilitate access to services and improve care delivery.
• Help improve health outcomes and reduce racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in outcomes.
• Increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, health education, counseling, social support, and advocacy.

Skills

Bi-lingual communication

Reading comprehension

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years community involvement

CHW certification within 3 months

Job description

Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as a frontline liaison between the health system and the community. This role aims to improve access to services, health outcomes, and cultural proficiency in care delivery.

Responsibilities include outreach, health education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy, with emphasis on reducing disparities and building community capacity. Day shift, full-time position with competitive pay.