Community Health Worker - San Fernando Valley

Akido Companies Internal Job Board; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Akido Companies is seeking a Community Health Worker to support individuals with complex medical and social needs in the San Fernando Valley. The role requires outreach in the field, care coordination with clinical teams, and empowering patients to improve health outcomes.

Candidates should have 2+ years of CalAIM experience, be comfortable traveling up to 75%, and be fluent in English and Spanish where possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with CalAIM populations (unsheltered, adults with SMI/SUD, etc.).
• 75% travel required with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and develop care plans with patients and clinical teams.
• Provide education and peer support to motivate behavior changes.
• Accompany members to medical and social services appointments.
• Connect members to local, county and state services and address barriers to care.
• Document encounters in designated information systems.
• Engage eligible patients to enroll into the Akido ECM Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caseload management

Community outreach

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Community Health Worker - San Fernando Valley

The Opportunity

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will support members with complex medical and social needs with managing their own health and wellbeing. CHW will assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes in members through education, peer support, and the relaying of shared experiences. This is a job focused on San Fernando Valley. Candidates are expected to be comfortable with street outreach in San Fernando Valley and case managing unhoused patients.

What you’ll do

• Manage a caseload of patients. This includes completing assessment forms with them, developing care plans for patients (with patients and clinical teams), and carrying out activities according to the care plan.
• Build rapport with patients with a goal of increasing the likelihood of positive behavior changes.
• Coach patients to minimize risks associated with the identified common health conditions and behaviors.
• Accompany members to medical and social services appointments.
• Connect members to appropriate programs to address barriers to care and to enhance compliance.
• Link members to local, county and state services. Follow up with members and serve as a member advocate.
• Introduce systems to promote self-management & self-efficacy.
• Document information from every encounter in designated information systems.
• Outreach and engage with eligible patients to enroll them into the Akido ECM Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with and comfort working with CalAIM populations of focus (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs)
• Minimum 75% travel required - must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoors environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively, including articulating one’s own relevant personal experiences
• Excellent oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use computers to document information into case management software

Compensation:

$28/hr

• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
• Paid sick time in accordance in CA law.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)

Physical Demands: Work may include both sedentary office duties and active engagement in the field, requiring walking and standing for extended periods.

Hourly pay range

$28 - $28 USD

Employees in this role may be required to operate a company vehicle or use a personal vehicle for work-related duties. As a condition of employment, individuals may be subject to a motor vehicle record check and must meet and maintain driving eligibility requirements in accordance with organizational and insurance standards.Driving eligibility will be determined based on driving history, valid licensure, and compliance with company insurance requirements. Eligibility may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Employees who do not meet driving eligibility criteria may still be considered for employment but may be restricted from operating company vehicles or performing driving-related duties.Please select the box below to acknowledge that you will be asked to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance during onboarding. * Select...