Community Health Worker - Salinas

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports patients and their families in navigating community services, resources, and adopting healthy behaviors, promoting and maintaining patient health, and advocating for community health needs.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License
• High school graduate or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a college or other education institution is preferred.
• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
• Willing to learn and understand a variety of different cultures, perspectives, and norms.
• Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Understand the community served, community connectedness.
• Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately.
• Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement, and motivation to patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable insurance plans for our team and their families
• Yearly stipend for wellness-related activities
• Paid parental leave program