Community Health Worker
Core
Trusted community members who help address chronic conditions, preventive health care needs, and health-related social needs for at-risk or vulnerable patients.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Patient support for health care navigation, specialty appointments, routine care, preventative screenings, and social service referrals.
Domain
Healthcare / Community Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Health care navigation, cultural brokerage, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, advocacy, insurance enrollment, social service applications, basic case management
Preferred skills
Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese
Technologies
Epic, Essette
Responsibilities
Support patients with health care navigation and specialty appointments; establish routine primary care and provide preventative health screenings; act as a cultural broker; assist with financial services and culturally appropriate health information on chronic disease management; provide referrals for social services and resources.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC