Community Health Worker - School-Based

International Community Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary for the Seattle/Pug

Share the success bonuses

Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS

Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours

Automatic 4% retirement contribution

9 paid holidays a year, including 2个人假

Reimbursement for professional licensu

Job summary

International Community Health Services is seeking a Community Health Worker – School Based to connect youth and families with quality, affordable care across school-based centers and clinics.

Role includes promoting preventive care through outreach, supporting insurance enrollment, and coordinating referrals with ICHS partners. Fluency in English required; Spanish preferred; strong computer skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree; experience in a health care setting may be substituted year-for-year for education.
• 1 year experience in a health care setting, community health education and/or outreach position.
• Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in Spanish is preferred. Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to ICHS school-based health centers and primary care clinics for youth and families.
• Support referrals and linkages to internal and external services for school-based patients.
• Provide operational support for the school-based health center and cultivate relationships with school partners.

Skills

Fluency in English

Community outreach

Health education

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Join the ICHS Team!Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities. International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society. At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• Share the success bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

The Community Health Worker – School Based facilitates access to ICHS school-based health centers and primary care clinics to connect youth and their families to quality affordable care. This role will support referrals and linkages to external and internal services for school-based patients. This role will also provide operational support for the school-based health center. Additionally, this person will identify and maintain relationships with school partners who serve populations with identified health disparities. Activities may include promoting access to preventive care through independent outreach and education with individuals or groups in the community. They will also provide support with insurance enrollment.

Education

• Associate’s degree. Experience in a health care setting may be substituted yearfor year for the education requirement.

Experience

• One (1) year experience in a health care setting, community health education and/or outreach position.

Other Requirement(s)

• Fluency inEnglish is required: additional fluency in Spanish is preferred. Proficient computer skills.