Community Health Worker (ECM)

Description

A Community Health Worker (CHW) focuses on promoting community-based health education and prevention in underserved communities. The Community Health Worker serves as the bridge between community residents and health care institutions and professional providers with a focus on preventive health services to prevent disease, disability and other health conditions or their progression; to prolong life; and promote physical and mental health and well-being.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience that aligns with and provides a connection with population being served.
• Experience of 2,000 hours working as a CHW in paid or volunteer positions within the previous three years or a CHW certificate of completion within 18 months from start of employment, including but not limited to any certificate issued by the State of California or a State designee.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of community resources required.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.

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