Community Health Worker

Location: Remote (Redding area)
Salary: $50000 - $62400/year
Schedule: Monday-Friday standard business hours (occasional evenings/weekends as needed)

Were seeking an experienced Community Health Worker to provide care coordination and support services to underserved populations. Youll work with individuals enrolled in enhanced care management programs helping them navigate healthcare housing and social services while addressing barriers like homelessness chronic illness and behavioral health challenges.

• Conduct community outreach and educate people about available healthcare and social services
• Enroll eligible members into managed health plans
• Manage a caseload and coordinate referrals from health plans
• Navigate members through healthcare housing behavioral health and social service systems
• Conduct home and community visits to assess needs and provide health education
• Connect members with appropriate medical housing behavioral health and community resources
• Advocate for individuals facing complex physical behavioral or social challenges
• Use motivational interviewing to encourage positive behavior change and self-advocacy
• Collaborate with healthcare providers social workers health plans and community organizations
• Maintain accurate timely and confidential documentation
• Collect and report required data

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in community health outreach care coordination or related field
• Demonstrated experience enrolling members into managed health plans
• Strong communication cultural sensitivity advocacy and documentation skills
• Ability to conduct home visits and travel locally throughout the assigned county
• Must live within or near the assigned service area

• Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Sociology or related discipline
• Community Health Worker certification
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and medical terminology
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal Medicare CalAIM or similar programs
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness behavioral health conditions substance use disorders or complex social needs

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer: Decisions are made without regard to race religion color national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation disability age veteran status or other legally protected status.