Skid Row Field Health Navigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, and视

Paid sick time (CA law)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Akido is seeking a Community Health Worker to support members with complex medical and social needs in Skid Row, Los Angeles. You will motivate behavioral changes through education, peer support, and sharing experiences, including field outreach and case management.

The role requires 2+ years of CalAIM-focused experience, strong communication, and the ability to document care in the ECM system. A driver’s license and 75% travel are required; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with CalAIM populations (homeless, adults with SMI/SUD, justice-involved)
• Comfort with street outreach in Skid Row
• Ability to document information in case management systems

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and develop care plans with patients and clinical teams
• Build rapport to encourage positive behavior change
• Coach patients to reduce risks and improve health outcomes
• Accompany members to medical and social services appointments
• Connect members to local, county, and state services and follow up as an advocate
• Enroll eligible patients into the Akido ECM Program
• Document encounters in designated information systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Caseload management

Patient education

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Independent & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Akido is seeking a Community Health Worker to support members with complex medical and social needs in Skid Row, Los Angeles. You will motivate behavioral changes through education, peer support, and sharing experiences, including field outreach and case management.

The role requires 2+ years of CalAIM-focused experience, strong communication, and the ability to document care in the ECM system. A driver’s license and 75% travel are required; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.