Community Health Worker (San Diego)
$45,302–$65,562 year
HybridSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct home visits and telephonic assessments to evaluate patient health, home environments, and barriers to care adherence. Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the clinical team while advocating for necessary healthcare resources and benefits. Coordinate primary and specialty care appointments, manage transportation logistics, and facilitate advanced care planning conversations. Document all assessments, observations, and progress notes accurately in multiple computer systems. Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to departmental workflows and training materials.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Community Health Worker Certificate preferred
- Training or education in social work or benefits navigation preferred
- Travel 50+% of the time in the assigned area
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have automobile insurance
- Must have reliable transportation
- 2-3 years of related experience in managed care, healthcare environment, lived experience or case management
- 1+ year working with seniors, conducting home visits, and working remotely strongly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required
- Basic technical skills for functional area
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Decision-making skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Customer/client orientation
- Interpersonal skills
- Proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year
- A background check
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Community Health Worker Certificate preferred
- Training or education in social work or benefits navigation preferred
- 1+ year working with seniors, conducting home visits, and working remotely strongly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required
- Candidates without bilingual skills will be given full consideration based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of the role
- We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members
- Actively support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals
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