Community Health Worker

Whole Systems Learning; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Whole Systems Learning, a nonprofit in Long Beach, is seeking a Community Health Worker (Spanish-Speaking Preferred) to support individuals returning home after incarceration through the Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS) program.

The role builds relationships, conducts outreach, and connects participants to housing, employment, healthcare, and other supports; bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred, and a compassionate, resourceful advocate is essential.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in social services, case management, or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Valid California Driver's License and travel within service area.

Responsabilidades

• Build trusting relationships with participants.
• Conduct outreach, assessments, and service planning.
• Identify goals, needs, and barriers to success with participants.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans.
• Connect to housing, employment, healthcare, and education resources.
• Coordinate referrals and track progress per contract requirements.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Descripción del empleo

Community Health Worker (Spanish-Speaking Preferred)

Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS)

Organization: Whole Systems Learning (WSL)

Location: Long Beach, California

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Program: Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS)

About Whole Systems Learning

Whole Systems Learning (WSL) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through creativity, careers, culture, and health. We support opportunity youth, justice-impacted individuals, returning citizens, and underserved communities by creating pathways to stability, wellness, and long-term success.

Position Summary

Whole Systems Learning is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and resourceful Community Health Worker to support individuals returning to the community after incarceration through our Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS) program.

The Community Health Worker serves as a trusted advocate, helping participants identify goals, overcome barriers, and access the resources they need to achieve sustainable success. This position works directly with justice-impacted individuals to connect them to housing, employment, healthcare, behavioral health services, education, and other community supports that promote successful reentry and community integration.

The ideal candidate is passionate about serving historically underserved populations, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and understands the challenges faced by individuals returning from incarceration. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with program participants.
• Conduct participant outreach, engagement, assessments, and service planning.
• Meet with participants to identify goals, strengths, immediate needs, and barriers to success.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans.
• Connect participants to community resources, including:
• Housing and homelessness services
• Employment and workforce development opportunities
• Healthcare and medical services
• Behavioral health and substance use treatment services
• Food assistance and public benefits
• Education and vocational training programs
• Follow up with participants and service providers to ensure successful service linkage and engagement.
• Provide advocacy and systems navigation support.
• Collaborate with community partners, service providers, healthcare organizations, probation departments, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, participant records, referrals, and service documentation.
• Track participant progress and outcomes in accordance with program and contract requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
• Assist with outreach events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, program, and organizational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in social services, case management, behavioral health, public health, outreach, reentry services, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Community Health Worker Certification.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, returning citizens, opportunity youth, gang-intervention programs, or underserved communities.
• Knowledge of community resources throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.

We Value Lived Experience

At Whole Systems Learning, we recognize that lived experience is a powerful qualification.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who have firsthand experience navigating challenges such as incarceration, reentry, gang involvement, community violence, homelessness, recovery, foster care, poverty, or other significant life barriers. We believe that people who have successfully overcome these challenges often bring invaluable insight, resilience, credibility, empathy, and leadership to the work of supporting others.

Applicants who identify as justice-impacted, formerly incarcerated, gang-impacted, system-impacted, or individuals with lived experience serving communities affected by violence and poverty are strongly encouraged to apply.

We value both professional expertise and lived experience and strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Why Join Whole Systems Learning?

At WSL, we believe in the potential of every individual and are committed to helping people transform adversity into opportunity. Our team works every day to support healing, growth, stability, and long-term success for individuals, families, and communities.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people returning home from incarceration while working alongside a dedicated group of professionals committed to equity, dignity, and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Whole Systems Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities and those with relevant lived experience to apply.

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Status: Full-Time

Location: Long Beach, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional evenings or weekends as needed for program activities.