Community Health Champion - San Benito
Community Health Champion - San Benito
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Omatochi is seeking ten (10) passionate and trusted community members to serve as Community Health Champions (CHCs) in San Benito County. CHCs will play a key role in advancing health equity by delivering peer-based education outreach and resource navigation to Medi-Cal eligible residentsparticularly senior Latino individualswho are not currently receiving formal Enhanced Care Management (ECM) or Community Health Worker (CHW) services.
Through culturally and linguistically responsive training and engagement CHCs will help reduce stigma around behavioral health and substance use improve health literacy and connect residents to local health and social services.
Key Responsibilities:
Outreach & Engagement:
Conduct door-to-door event-based and small group outreach to Medi-Cal eligible residents.
Participate in and lead 30 outreach events and 30 peer-led workshops over the course of the program.
Refer eligible individuals to Medi-Cal CHW ECM or Community Supports services as appropriate.
Health Education & Advocacy:
Facilitate culturally relevant workshops covering:
Preventive care and chronic disease management
Medi-Cal benefits navigation
Behavioral health and substance use disorder destigmatization
Community advocacy and empowerment
Data Collection & Reporting:
Maintain accurate outreach and referral logs.
Collect participant surveys and workshop sign-in sheets.
Support the evaluation process using pre- and post-survey tools (e.g. Newest Vital Sign).
Training & Development:
Participate in a structured training program on community health communication and care navigation.
Engage in continuous learning and feedback sessions to improve effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Reside in San Benito County and be a trusted member of the local community.
Passionate about improving health and wellness in Latinx and underserved populations.
Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Experience with or openness to public speaking and community engagement.
Preferred Experience (not required):
Previous volunteer or work experience in community outreach peer support or health education.
Familiarity with Medi-Cal local healthcare providers or social services.
Commitment & Support:
This is a grant-funded role ending in October 2026.
CHCs will receive a stipend training and ongoing supervision (10 hours a month at the rate of $30 an hour).
Tools curriculum and support materials will be provided by Omatochi.
Employment Type
Contract
