Community Health Worker

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.
At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Community Health Workers (CHW) are trusted members of their community who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs. CHW’s have the skills and experience to understand what at-risk or vulnerable patients are going through and help them get through difficult times. CHW’s act as lead care managers to help patients address the social, medical and community problems that lead to poor health. The goal is to help patients address real-life obstacles (e.g. social drivers of health) that keep them from staying healthy, by supporting them with health care navigation, specialty appointments/referrals, PCP appointments/establishing routine care and preventative health screenings, cultural broker, financial services, and provide culturally appropriate health information on topics related to chronic disease management/prevention.

CHW’s will be receive training in: Epic & Essette, DHCS requirements CHW certifications (trauma informed care, concept of motivational interviewing, health care navigation, harm reduction, violence etc.), advocacy and insurance enrollment, finding and applying for social services/resources, qualifications basic case management

Minimum Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED is required.

2. Minimum of 3 years of experience directly working in the health care environment or a community outreach setting.

3. Bilingual (Spanish/English) or another secondary language required due to population being served.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Salary Range

$24.00 - $28.15 hourly