Community Health Worker

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services, housing support services and coordinated care management through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high-needs, at-risk children, youth, families, adults and older adults.

Community Health Worker (CHW) is a benefit available to Managed Care Medi-Cal members to address social drivers of health. CHWs serve as trusted frontline liaisons and cultural bridges between individuals, underserved populations, and the health and social service systems. This role is responsible for identifying and addressing barriers to care, navigating the health system, connecting patients with community resources, supporting care coordination, and providing culturally responsive health education. The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently in the community and collaboratively with clinical teams, while maintaining clear communication with members, providers, and community partners

Starting Pay Range:

$21 - $25 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or AA degree with one year of direct care experience required; three years of relevant outreach experience preferred.
• Ability to complete the training program and ongoing educational requirements as assigned, including obtaining the CHW certification within 12 months of hire date.
• Community based experience with the ECM Populations of Focus: child, youth and adults experiencing homelessness, at risk or frequent utilization of hospitals and emergency rooms, serious mental health and/or substance use, children involved in child welfare, and/or birth equity (pregnant and postpartum individuals), preferred.
• Bilingual capacity preferred.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
• Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with a high level of integrity.
• Travel occurs primarily locally during the hours when services need to be provided; some out-of-area travel may be required to meet the needs of Members being served.
• Be a part of a team who is passionate about providing excellent and quality services which consistently result in positive outcomes for our Members.
• Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule on occasion to meet Member needs.
• Ability to travel and work in the community and in the home environment.
• Have strong computer and typing skills to complete necessary documentation.
• Experience in Homeless Services, Housing Navigation, Physical Health, Residential Facility, Group Home, Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice is highly desired.
• Knowledge of resources in LA County Service Planning Areas, a plus.

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.