Community Health Worker (CHW, CPS, CPSW, CSW, CRS Preferred)

Leoforce; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits eligibility with 75% covered

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Mid Level Community Health Worker in Albuquerque to support patients by coordinating care, linking to community resources, and improving health outcomes. The role collaborates with medical, behavioral health, and social services teams to ensure comprehensive care and navigation of social determinants of health such as housing, transportation, and food access.

The Case Manager will advocate for patients, help them navigate the healthcare system, and maintain documentation in

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) preferred or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field
• 2+ years of case management or care coordination experience, ideally in an FQHC, community health center, hospital, or social services setting
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and social service programs in New Mexico is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient advocacy skills
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and care coordination tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including care coordination, referrals, and resource navigation
• Conduct patient assessments to identify medical, behavioral, and social support needs
• Connect patients with community resources such as housing assistance, transportation services, food programs, and behavioral health support
• Collaborate with clinical and behavioral health teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system and track patient progress
• Support patient engagement, education, and follow‑up to improve health outcomes and continuity of care

Job description

Community Health Worker (CHW, CPS, CPSW, CSW, CRS Preferred)

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $19 - $21 per hour

Job Details

Community Health Worker – Community Health (FQHC)

A mission‑driven community health organization in the Albuquerque area is seeking a Case Manager to support patients by coordinating care, connecting individuals to community resources, and helping improve overall health outcomes. This role partners closely with medical, behavioral health, and social services teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive and accessible care.

The Case Manager will advocate for patients and help them navigate the healthcare system while addressing social determinants of health such as housing, transportation, food access, and behavioral health support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including care coordination, referrals, and resource navigation


• Conduct patient assessments to identify medical, behavioral, and social support needs


• Connect patients with community resources such as housing assistance, transportation services, food programs, and behavioral health support


• Collaborate with clinical and behavioral health teams to develop and implement individualized care plans


• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system and track patient progress


• Support patient engagement, education, and follow‑up to improve health outcomes and continuity of care

Requirements

• Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) preferred or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field


• 2+ years of case management or care coordination experience, ideally in an FQHC, community health center, hospital, or social services setting


• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations strongly preferred


• Knowledge of community resources and social service programs in New Mexico is a plus


• Strong communication, organizational, and patient advocacy skills


• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and care coordination tools preferred

A bit about us:

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Community Health Worker/Community Support Worker to join a mission‑driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving underserved communities.

Why join us?

• Meaningful community health work where you are actually helping patients access care, housing, food, transportation, and support


• Stable schedule and work‑life balance in a team‑based FQHC environment


• Weekly pay plus benefits eligibility with 75% covered