Community Health Worker. Tuolumne County

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Organization tools

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals seeks a Community Health Worker in California to provide person-centered support to Medi-Cal members enrolled in Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports programs. You will conduct outreach, care coordination, housing navigation, and service connections across the service area with home visits and local field activities.

The role supports individuals facing homelessness, chronic health or behavioral health challenges, and barriers to care, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in community health, outreach, or care coordination.
• Experience enrolling members into managed health plan programs required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and educate about healthcare and social services available.
• Assist enrollment into managed health plan programs.
• Manage caseloads and coordinate referrals from health plans.

Skills

Outreach

Care coordination

Home visits

Documentation

Advocacy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related

Tools

EMR systems

Health plan portals

Job description

Position Summary

A California-based healthcare and social services organization is seeking an experienced Community Health Worker to provide person-centered support to Medi-Cal members enrolled in Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports programs. This position conducts outreach, care coordination, housing navigation, member engagement, and resource connection services. The Community Health Worker will support individuals experiencing homelessness, chronic health conditions, behavioral health challenges, and other barriers to care. Candidates must live within or near the assigned county and be comfortable conducting home visits, community outreach, and local field services throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and educate individuals about available healthcare and social service programs.
• Engage eligible members and assist with enrollment into managed health plan programs.
• Manage an assigned caseload and coordinate referrals received from health plans.
• Help members navigate healthcare, housing, behavioral health, and social service systems.
• Conduct home and community visits to assess member needs and provide health education.
• Connect members with appropriate medical, housing, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Advocate for individuals experiencing complex physical, behavioral, or social challenges.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive behavior changes and member self advocacy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, health plans, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all member interactions.
• Collect and report required program and operational data.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in community health, outreach, care coordination, or a related field.
• Experience conducting outreach and enrolling members into managed health plan programs is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Community Health Worker certification is strongly preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, medical terminology, and community resources.
• Familiarity with Medi Cal, Medicare, CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management, or Community Supports is preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, or complex social needs is highly valued.
• Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and documentation skills.
• Ability to conduct home visits and travel locally throughout the assigned county.
• All customary work must be performed within California.

Schedule

Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required based on member needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Corporate retirement plan.
• Organizational technology and communication tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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