Community Health Worker Job at AltaMed Health Services, Commerce, CA

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  • AltaMed Health Services
  • Commerce, CA

Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

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

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience directly working in the health care environment or a community outreach setting.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) or another secondary language required due to population being served.

Compensation

$26.91 - $33.53 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

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

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours

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