Community Health Worker

Talentify; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO 18 days

Holiday pay

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Life & AD&D insurance

HSA employer contribution

FSA options

Job summary

CommuniCare+OLE seeks a Community Health Worker to educate communities and connect patients and non-patients with health services. You will support outreach activities in Napa and surrounding areas, and work with our mobile unit to improve access to care.

The role emphasizes educating the public on available services, reducing health care gaps, and building trust with diverse populations. English/Spanish or Tagalog fluency is preferred, and a CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year outreach/health education experience.
• Strong communication with patients, community, staff and management.
• Valid CA Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between community members and CommuniCare+OLE.
• Coordinate and execute calendar of outreach and health education activities.
• Educate hard-to-reach communities on services and resources.
• Travel to community locations for outreach activities.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and track outreach effectiveness.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Community outreach

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish/Tagalog

Driver’s license

Stakeholder communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's in Community Health or related field (Preferred)

1 year outreach/health education experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Community Health Worker

DEPARTMENT:

Outreach

REPORTS TO TITLE:

Community Health and Outreach Manager

DLSE/FLSA STATUS:

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____Exempt/Salaried position

_X__Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):

YES

NO

SCHEDULE:

Full Time; Monday- Friday

LOCATION:

Napa, CA

PAY RANGE:

$25.58 hourly to $31.26 hourly

About CommuniCare+OLE

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% Match on 4% contributionfor 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:

The Community Health Worker will be providing education, health promotion, outreach, and access to resources to patients and non-patients to increase health access in the cities of Fairfield and Suisun. Will also serve as the liaison between various community stakeholders and CommuniCare+OLE to build trust and awareness of the myriad of services we provide. The CHW will work in both the health center and community setting. This role will also be a part of CommuniCare+OLE ‘s Outreach team in supporting health education through CommuniCare+OLE ‘s mobile unit. Major functions of this role will include educating the public on the services offered at CommuniCare+OLE to reduce health care gaps in Fairfield and Suisun; increase healthcare access; help increase vaccination rates and COVID-19 outcomes for disproportionately impacted communities; and help build trust and awareness about CommuniCare+OLE.

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

• Education:
• High school diploma or its equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Community Health, Human Services, or related field (Preferred)
• Experience/Lived Experience:
• Covered CA and Cal Fresh enrollment certification (preferred)
• 7Ability to communicate effectively with patients, community, staff, and management
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working, conducting, and coordinating community outreach/health promotion and education
• Customer service experience
• Must have experience working with marginalized/hard-to-reach populations
• Knowledge of community health education and community events/health fairs
• Knowledge of the different community stakeholders (community partners, vulnerable and hard to reach communities, etc.
• Special Skills/Training:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Able to communicate fluently in English/Spanish or Tagalog (Preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders including patients, community partners, the community, and staff and management
• Know and understand local health community needs, resources, and organizations to help support and improve health outcomes
• Critical, analytical, and evaluative thinking skills
• Valid CA Driver’s License required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as a liaison and bridge between community members and CommuniCare+OLE.
2. Helps coordinate and execute calendar of community outreach and health education activities in Fairfield and Suisun. Does public presentations on health education at least twice a month, and actively participates in community events three times per month. Ensures professional appearance of CommuniCare+OLE outreach activities.
3. Through CommuniCare+OLE’s mobile unit, in the health center setting, and through outreach at various community locations and events, the CHW will educate hard to reach vulnerable communities on accessing CommuniCare+OLE’s myriad of health-related service options, as well as connect them to community resources and services
4. Travels extensively to community locations and other outreach destinations with CCOLE’s mobile health team at least two to three days per week – evening, and weekend as needed
5. Assists in helping educate hard-to-reach populations on COVID-19 prevention and help build trust on the vaccine.
6. Sharing of information and resources for health promotion.
7. Maintains excellent relationships with various stakeholders including patients/non- patients and hard to reach vulnerable populations, as well as community partners.
8. Maintain, keep track, and report on outreach program effectiveness after each outreach activity in the Salesforce database.
9. Develop and help maintain quarterly grant program reports.
10. Provides excellent customer service to internal and external entities and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Seeks to assist community members with requests; solicits internal and external services; responds to requests for service and assistance; manages difficult or emotional patient situations; responds promptly to patient needs.
11. Works collaboratively and effectively within a team.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.