Community Health Worker
Heluna HealthLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted February 5, 2026
46000 - 49760 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Heluna Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, AIDS or HIV, genetic information, or veteran status.
Job Description
The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as a peer support member of its ODR Navigation Team. The CHW will provide field-based support during client crises, build trusting relationships with clients, and help them engage with mental health treatment and community resources.
Requirements
- Lived experience with behavioral health challenges, homelessness, justice involvement, or similar systems
- Experience providing peer support, street outreach, community health work, or similar direct client support
- Ability to work in the field and respond to community-based crisis situations
- Strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan