Community Health Worker
Core
Serve as a trusted liaison between healthcare providers, social service agencies, and the local community to connect individuals and families with healthcare, community resources, and support services.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Health education programs, resource navigation pathways, and community outreach initiatives
Domain
Public health / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Spanish (fluent), English (fluent), community outreach, health education, resource navigation, data collection, front office operations, patient registration, eligibility assessment
Preferred skills
Knowledge of resources for older adults and individuals with disabilities, understanding of social determinants of health
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), standard computer equipment
Responsibilities
Develop neighborhood-level strategies to support health and social services needs; conduct outreach events; educate community members on nutrition, exercise, and hygiene; collect data and generate reports on outreach activities; serve as front desk receptionist backup for scheduling and patient intake; register patients in EHR and evaluate incoming inquiries
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
