About the Team
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Providence Senior Community Health Worker - Hawthorne, California
ReqID: 323194
Job Category: Community Services
Schedule: Full time
Work Location: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Ctr-San Pedro
Shift: Day
Description
The Community Health Worker III (CHW-III) is responsible for helping community residents and Medical Center patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW-III provides primary job duties within at least one of the following tracks:
Health Education: CHWs in this track will assist with recruitment and administrative tasks for health education courses, such as but not limited to Mental Health First Aid, Creating Healthier Attitudes Today, physical activity, or Groceryships. They will deliver these health education topics independently and identify new locations for program delivery.
Outreach and Enrollment: CHWs in this track will provide outreach in community settings and initial screening for eligibility of Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh (Food Stamps). They will provide one-on-one health insurance and/or CalFresh enrollment application assistance, troubleshoot complex cases independently, and provide small group presentations on how to use insurance and basic health care rights.
Navigation/Linkage to Resources: CHWs in this track will manage complex patient subpopulations, including but not limited to people with co-morbidities, recently discharged patients from the Medical Centers, or community residents struggling with substance abuse. They will provide individualized assessments of risk factors impacting well-being, refer them to appropriate programs and resources in the community, and provide follow-up to ensure needs are met.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Education to meet certification, license, or registration requirement.
- Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
- 1 year experience in a combination Community Health Worker I and II position, or 2 years related community outreach, enrollment, education, or other community health administrative experience, or Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources, and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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