Community Health Advocate II

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Saint Michaels (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Community Health Worker II to support patients in ambulatory care, collaborate with care managers and providers, and connect patients to community resources. You will educate patients and families to improve health outcomes.

The role emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, coordinating care, and building trusted relationships with diverse community members while working Monday to Friday in a full-time setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Community Health Worker Specialist I–III.
• Minimum 3 years experience in community health or related field.
• Must be able to speak the language of the population served.
• Experience with computers and email applications.
• Ability to communicate and set boundaries; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local community agencies and resources.

Responsibilities

• Train and shadow new team members.
• Deliver CHW core competency training.
• Recruit, select, and hire staff.
• Present information to external stakeholders.
• Screen patients for social determinants of health and link to resources.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage patients and families.
• Build relationships with diverse stakeholders to improve community health.
• Assist patients with accessing community resources and completing applications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Boundary setting

Language skills

Computers & software

Knowledge of care barriers

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Community Health Worker Specialist I/II/III

Tools

Email

Healthcare software basics

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Community Health Worker II to support patients in ambulatory care, collaborate with care managers and providers, and connect patients to community resources. You will educate patients and families to improve health outcomes.

The role emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, coordinating care, and building trusted relationships with diverse community members while working Monday to Friday in a full-time setting.