With over 50 years of service, our goal is to improve the health of the community we serve by creating easier access to quality clinical, preventative, and specialty healthcare services. Watts Healthcare Corporation is deemed by the Bureau of Primary Health Care of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to be a federal employee for purposes of medical malpractice claims and, as such, qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

SUMMARY:

The Community Health Worker 1 (Patient Navigator) will report to the department of Preventive Health Services and collaborate with the patient’s health plan to enhance the member experience for all lives assigned to the Watts Healthcare Corporation (WHCC). The role is multi-disciplinary in nature and will collaborate very closely with staff of the clinic operations, clinical, member services and quality teams as needed. This position will contribute as a team member to facilitate and enhance access to, appropriate utilization of, and satisfaction with Watts Healthcare Corporation’s services by patients and community members. The Community Health Worker 1, is responsible for connecting patients with their primary care provider for appointments, and providing in-person Community Supports, Asthma Remediation Services in conjunction with culturally appropriate asthma self-management education, engagement and trigger remediation services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of asthma and public health principles. * * Excellent communication and cultural competency.
• Experience in community outreach or health education.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Certification completion of a CHW training program is required if hired (California Department of Public Health) provide CHW training.
  SEIU 721 Position (Union).
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $22.05 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

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