Field-Based Community Health Worker (Bilingual)

Akido Labs, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, and/

Sick time in CA law

Accrued PTO

Job summary

Akido Labs, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker to support members with complex medical and social needs in South Los Angeles.

You will educate, provide peer support, and help enroll clients in the Akido ECM Program while coordinating with clinical teams and community services. Candidates should have a High School diploma, 2+ years experience with CalAIM populations, willingness to travel 75%, and bilingual English-Spanish.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with CalAIM populations of focus (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs).
• 75% travel required; 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 document information into case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with assessment forms and care plans.
• Build rapport to encourage positive behavior changes.
• Coach patients to minimize risks for identified conditions.
• Accompany members to medical and social services appointments.
• Connect members to programs addressing barriers to care.
• Link members to local, county and state services; follow up as an advocate.
• Promote self-management and self-efficacy.
• Document encounters in designated systems.
• Outreach and enroll eligible patients into Akido ECM Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CalAIM populations experience

Outdoor work ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Akido Labs, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker to support members with complex medical and social needs in South Los Angeles.

You will educate, provide peer support, and help enroll clients in the Akido ECM Program while coordinating with clinical teams and community services. Candidates should have a High School diploma, 2+ years experience with CalAIM populations, willingness to travel 75%, and bilingual English-Spanish.