Community Health Worker II (49071)

BAY AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fremont, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker II acts as a liaison between patients and healthcare resources, providing care coordination, case management, and outreach services. They are responsible for enrolling patients in health plans, conducting screenings, and assisting families with crisis intervention and resource linkage.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Community Health Worker II with a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience in community-based healthcare. Key skills include adaptability, computer proficiency, and the ability to connect patients with services and enroll them in health plans. Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Mowry III Clinic - Fremont, CA 94538Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $24.00 - $27.82 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 75%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareOverall Summary: The Community Health Worker II (CHW II) at Bay Area Community Health will primarily work at serving and assisting our patients while located at different sites throughout the organization and community events. (CHW II) will work at different capacities based on their assigned area of training and specialty. The CHW II will be a trusted member of the community, and actively participate as a liaison between primary care, specialties and resources available to BACH patients. Activities may include, but are not limited to, outreach, engagement, care coordination, case management, linkage of the patient with resources at BACH and in the community such as food, housing, financial and transportation assistance and also linking the patient to care within the clinic.   Essential Responsibilities: The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Under the general direction of the supervisor/manager, the Community Health Worker performs a variety of services. Duties include:   CHW I tasks, plus: Completion of CEC certification to determine eligibility and enroll patients in health plans Analyze screening tool results and share with Care Team Link patients to services within BACH and the broader community. Participate in staff team meetings, case conferences and training. Collect data and provides documentation in client files as required by agency and funders. Participate in obtaining deliverables required for various grants, such as, but not limited to, eligibility assessment, socioeconomic needs assessment, and medical disparities. Assist families with immediate crisis intervention, advocacy, problem-solving and other appropriate interventions, as needed Utilize de-escalation techniques in situations as appropriate Utilize program evaluation tools (i.e., pre/ post-tests, satisfaction surveys, etc.), analyzing and reporting on outcomes Provide resources for various health topics, such as nutrition, physical activity, hygiene, sexual health, and substance abuse. Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with students, families and other stakeholders. Work flexible hours, which includes some evenings and weekends Work at any of BACH location, including clinics, mobiles, schools, homeless encampments, warming centers and patients’ homes, or patient appointments as assigned Secondary Responsibilities Attends workshops, training, and meetings as needed, and as requested. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.  QualificationsQualifications:   Required Education, Experience, and Training High school diploma or equivalent 1-2 years of experience in a community-based health care service capacity preferred Bilingual preferred CHW Certification - Recertification and/or retraining process, as required CEC Certification   Critical Success Factors in this Role Include: Adaptability Proficiency in computer operations, navigational skills and comfortable with Internet-based applications. Connect patients with services Connect public with BACH and other services Enroll patients in Health Plans Perform SDOH screening Health Navigation Coordinate care Understand best practices for preventive care in more than one subset of high risk populations Understanding best practices of common treatment protocols     Work Conditions Travel to other sites and/or locations required May visit patient in their homes or accompany patients to their appointments Work outside in varying temperatures may be required Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.   Physical Requirements This position requires: Sitting, walking, and standing associated with office environment Regular bending, stretching and lifting Manual dexterity used to include, but not limited to, standard office equipment, and computer keyboard. Traveling to work sites may include exposure to outside elements Presenting information in front of a group or individual Reading and writing in order to review records for accuracy   Supervisory Responsibilities: None

BAY AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH

Mission To deliver exceptional health and social services that improve quality of life for the individuals, families, and communities we serve Vision For everyone in our community to have access to high quality, comprehensive, and affordable health care Values Equality: Everyone deserves to enjoy quality health care, no matter their ability to pay Commitment: We are dedicated to FQHCs, and will seek opportunities to advocate and strengthen this service model Community: By listening to our community with humility, we gain strength, partnership, and purpose Respect: All who enter our doors – patients, staff, community, and partners – are heard with an open mind, valued for their unique strengths, and treated with respect and kindness Excellence: We constantly strive to perform at the highest level while learning new ways to improve our work About Us Bay Area Community Health was formed in 2020 off the strength of southern Alameda County’s Tri-City Health Center and Santa Clara County’s Foothill Community Health Center. Formed during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area Community Health (BACH) brings more than 70 years of combined service to the area that stretched from Union City to Gilroy. Before forming BACH, Tri-City Health Center served the Fremont community for 50 years, becoming a central force for providing health services to all in southern Alameda County. Foothill Community Health Center began servicing low-income families and individuals in East San Jose in 1996 and the greater Santa Clara County region in 2011. Both organizations bring decades of service, relationships, and professional staff to Bay Area Community Health. BACH serves more than 100,000 people, who rely on high-quality healthcare services, regardless of their immigration status, ethnicity, disabilities, or ability to pay,
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