We Are LA- Community Health Worker
We Are LA- Community Health Worker
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09-06-2025
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Organizational Mission: Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term comprehensive community development. We recognize that Indigenous Black and Latino immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression health disparities disinvestment and displacement. Therefore we develop and preserve affordable housing; elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice; create and protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate for policies protecting human rights. Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South Los Angeles. In all of our actions Esperanza builds hope with the community.
Position Purpose: The We Are LA Community Health Worker aids LAs most at-risk tenants by preventing evictions combatting homelessness and ensuring they have access to essential public benefits programs services and resources theyre entitled to but may not be aware of. We Are LA an initiative of the Mayors Fund for Los Angeles is focused on preventing evictions and connecting families to resources that can help them stay in their homes. The We Are LA Community Health Worker provides one-on-one assistance with accessing government and charitable services so that individuals are not left to navigate complex bureaucracies on their own. They facilitate access to services like CALFresh MediCal Section 8 and more all while providing compassionate assessment and guidance. This position involves holding one-on-one interactions including appointments and walk-ins data collection entry and reporting and assisting tenants in responding to eviction notices. Join us in bridging the gap between available resources and those who need them most to make a tangible difference in our community of South Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist tenants in responding to their unlawful detainers using an online tool.
Facilitate client registrations for workshops on tenant rights and other relevant topics.
Use a benefit navigator to identify if individuals may be eligible for any social benefit programs
Assist clients in applying for benefit programs including Medical CalFresh CalWorks and General Relief.
Utilize platforms including (for benefit registration) Imagine LA and others to streamline service enrollment and benefit access.
Connect clients to essential resources such as shelter/housing food/clothing and health and mental health services.
Provide guidance to clients on low-income housing applications
Maintain ongoing case management services to foster long-term support and success
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Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: High school graduate (or combination of training and experience).
1-3 years of casework experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Commitment to Esperanzas mission principles and goals with a racial and social justice lens.
Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office MS Teams Zoom Google Suite electronic medical records and statistical analysis software.
Excellent interpersonal teamwork detail-oriented follow-through and verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to serve persons with limited access to healthcare and from different cultures.
Supervision/Accountability: The We Are LA Community Health Worker works under the direction of the We Are LA Team Manager and the Director of Health Programs as part of the We Are LA program.
Physical demands:
Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds for example files and promotional materials.
Ability to travel for in-person meetings and events in South Los Angeles.
Employment Type and Term: The We Are LA Community Health Worker is a temporary hourly / non-exempt contract position of between 30-40 hours per week depending on the needs of the program. Esperanza Community Housing offers benefits that include: unemployment sick time and workers compensation insurance. As a temporary position the position will not be eligible for any other benefits including but not limited to medical insurance paid time off or paid holidays.
Term: The position shall be from May 2025 to December 31 2025
Compensation: For the complete satisfactory and timely performance of services the We Are LA Community Health Worker will be paid $25.00 per hour. Mileage related to travel and project-related supplies will be reimbursed at the standard IRS mileage reimbursement rate.
To Apply: Please express your interest in this opportunity via email to with a subject line: We Are LA Community Health Worker.
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term comprehensive community development.
We recognize that Indigenous Black and Latino immigrant communities are disproportionately impacted by historical oppression health disparities disinvestment and displacement. Therefore we develop and preserve affordable housing; elevate health equity and access to care; mobilize for environmental justice; create and protect local economic opportunities; expand engagement in arts and culture; and advocate for policies protecting human rights.
Esperanza works collaboratively to strengthen South Los Angeles. In all of our actions Esperanza builds hope with the community.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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