Community Health Navigator & Outreach Advocate

Adventist Health; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Adventist Health Clear Lake in Lake County, CA seeks a Community Health Worker to assist patients and families in navigating community services and health resources. You will advocate for community health needs and support with screenings during outreach activities.

Under supervision, you will help patients enroll, access transportation, complete applications, and connect with local services, while promoting healthy behaviors and coordinating with clinicians.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program from an accredited college, or other educational institution: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intake interviews and enroll patients into local services.
• Follow up with patients via phone calls and home visits, assist with applications and enrollment.
• Assist patients with transportation resources and connect with community services.
• Coordinate with medical providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
• Provide health education and informal counseling to patients and families; communicate progress to management.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpreting services

Health education

Patient communication

Education

HS/GED Preferred

Associate/Technical Degree Preferred

CHW training program Preferred

Job description

Adventist Health Clear Lake in Lake County, CA seeks a Community Health Worker to assist patients and families in navigating community services and health resources. You will advocate for community health needs and support with screenings during outreach activities.

Under supervision, you will help patients enroll, access transportation, complete applications, and connect with local services, while promoting healthy behaviors and coordinating with clinicians.