Senior Community Health Worker

at  Providence

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Community Health Worker is responsible for helping community residents and Providence Medical Foundation patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The Sr. Community Health Worker will support in the following areas:
a) Health Education: Assist with recruitment and administrative tasks for health education courses, such as but not limited to Mental Health First Aid, Creating Healthier Attitudes Today, physical activity, or Groceryships. In addition they will deliver these modules these health education topics independently and identify new locations where the programs can be delivered. b) Outreach and Enrollment: Provide outreach in community and PMF settings and provide initial screening for eligibility of Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh (Food Stamps). In addition they will provide one-on-one health insurance and/or CalFresh enrollment application assistance. In addition they will also troubleshoot complex cases independently and provide small group presentations on how to use insurance and basic health care rights. c) Navigation/Linkage to Resources: Manage complex patient subpopulations, including but not limited to people with co-morbidities, recently discharged patients from the Medical Centers or community residents struggling with substance abuse.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• 2 years of Experience in a combination Community Health Worker I and II position, or 2 years related community outreach, enrollment, education or other community health administrative experience, or Bachelors degree in lieu of experience.

Please refer the Job description for details