Community Health Worker

Jobtailor; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Riverside, CA seeks a field-based Community Health Outreach Assistant to conduct assessments, develop Plans of Care, provide education, and coordinate care in collaboration with RNs and licensed providers.

You will travel within the county, engage high-risk populations, support navigation, and document in EHRs, with occasional evenings or weekend events required. This role emphasizes outreach, community education, and access-to-care advocacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, social services, or related field.
• Strong understanding of community resources and social determinants of health.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and basic computer systems.
• Must be proficient in technology, including documentation systems, EHR platforms, and communication tools.
• Ability to document in real-time and manage multiple systems effectively.
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned county.
• Must reside within assigned service area.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
• Ability to work in a hybrid, field-based environment.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License (Class C minimum)
• Maintain a personal, operable vehicle for daily business use
• Maintain current liability insurance meeting California’s minimum legal requirements
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) background check prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop Plans of Care
• Provide ongoing member support and follow-up
• Assist with care navigation, appointments, service coordination, and transitions of care
• Deliver health education and coaching
• Address transportation, language, and access-to-care barriers
• Conduct outreach to high-risk and hard-to-reach populations
• Participate in community events, wellness fairs, mobile health clinics, vaccination drives, and outreach initiatives
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops on health, prevention, mental health, substance use, and wellness
• Assist with public assistance enrollment and advocate for access to care and services
• Maintain timely documentation and complete reporting and billing documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RNs and licensed providers
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings
• Travel within the assigned county and work primarily in field-based settings

Skills

Community Health Experience

Electronic Health Records Proficiency

Care Navigation Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Knowledge of Social Determinants of健康

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EHR platforms

Documentation systems

Communication tools

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop Plans of Care
• Provide ongoing member support and follow-up
• Assist with care navigation, appointments, service coordination, and transitions of care
• Deliver health education and coaching
• Address transportation, language, and access-to-care barriers
• Conduct outreach to high-risk and hard-to-reach populations
• Participate in community events, wellness fairs, mobile health clinics, vaccination drives, and outreach initiatives
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops on health, prevention, mental health, substance use, and wellness
• Assist with public assistance enrollment and advocate for access to care and services
• Maintain timely documentation and complete reporting and billing documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RNs and licensed providers
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings
• Travel within the assigned county and work primarily in field-based settings

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, social services, or related field
• Strong understanding of community resources and social determinants of health
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records and basic computer systems
• Must be proficient in technology, including documentation systems, EHR platforms, and communication tools
• Ability to document in real-time and manage multiple systems effectively
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned county
• Must reside within assigned service area
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events
• Ability to work in a hybrid, field-based environment
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License (Class C minimum)
• Maintain a personal, operable vehicle for daily business use
• Maintain current liability insurance meeting California’s minimum legal requirements
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) background check prior to employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in community health assessments, care navigation, and service coordination while effectively engaging with diverse populations. Proficient in electronic health records and documentation systems, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Community Health Experience
• Electronic Health Records Proficiency
• Care Navigation Skills
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health

Hard Skills

• Assessment Development
• Plans of Care
• Documentation Management
• Service Coordination
• Health Education
• Outreach Initiatives
• Group Facilitation
• Public Assistance Enrollment
• Real-Time Documentation
• Case Conference Participation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Engagement Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License
• Current Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

• Community Health
• Social Services
• Health Education
• Access to Care
• Social Determinants of Health
• Field-Based Environment
• Wellness Fairs
• Mobile Health Clinics
• Vaccination Drives
• High-Risk Populations

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Health Records
• Documentation Systems
• Communication Tools
• Basic Computer Systems