Community Health Worker - Bakersfield
Core
Support members with complex medical and social needs by managing their health and wellbeing through education, peer support, and care plan execution.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Patient care plans and engagement for complex medical/social cases
Domain
Healthcare + Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Care plan development, patient coaching, community resource navigation, self-management system introduction, case documentation, outreach and enrollment
Preferred skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish), experience with CalAIM populations (homelessness, SMI/SUD, incarceration transition)
Technologies
Case management software
Responsibilities
Complete assessment forms and develop care plans with patients and clinical teams; coach patients to minimize health risks; accompany members to medical and social services appointments; connect members to local, county, and state services; document encounter information in designated systems; engage eligible patients for program enrollment
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level (2+ years experience)
