Community Health Worker

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Community Health Worker Community-Based Care Coordination

About United Way Fresno and Madera Counties

This mission of United Way Fresno and Madera Counties is to create paths to prosperity. We achieve this through resident-led and partner-supported work that acknowledges individual circumstances and prioritizes access, opportunity, and equity for all.

Our bold vision is a nation where one's identity has no bearing on access to education, well-being, or prosperity. We aim to achieve this goal by building a social infrastructure that connects people and communities to resources and opportunities for wealth creation.

Through initiatives focused on capacity building, workforce development, economic mobility, and social care coordination we target both immediate needs and systemic issues that cause poverty and work alongside communities to build pathways to stability, security, and lasting prosperity.

Position Overview

The Community Health Worker provides community-based care coordination and support services by building relationships and linking residents to local programs, services, and opportunities. This role will focus on identifying, engaging, and connecting community members to available health and social services and resources to address needs such as housing, food, education, employment, transportation, and more are Management. While this role may serve all community members, there is a focus on supporting Medi-Cal members. The ideal candidate will have lived experience, familiarity with Fresno and / or Madera communities, and ability to relate to people from all backgrounds.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities

Community Health Worker Services

• Conduct outreach and build trusting relationships with community members.
• Complete health and social needs assessments and develop action plans.
• Provide health education and connect individuals to health and social services and community resources.
• Document all activities and maintain accurate records.

Coordination & Resource Navigation

Community Engagement & Outreach

Other Duties as Assigned

As UWFM expands, this role may take on new responsibilities related to emerging community support programs and / or case management.

Qualifications

Experience + Education

Skills & Competencies :

Other Requirements :

United Way Fresno Madera Counties recognizes that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate and welcomes mission-aligned applicants from a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation + Benefits

Both part-time and full-time positions. Fresno and Madera opportunities available.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for full-time employees including :

Note these benefits are different / pro-rated for part-time employees.

EEO

United Way Fresno and Madera Counties is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, origin, gender, national origin, age, marital status, military service, disability, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.

Submission Instructions

Submit your resume detailing your qualifications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until selection of the successful candidate(s).

This job description provides a general overview of position requirements and will evolve as organizational programs expand. All employees will receive appropriate training for new service areas.

Salary Description

Employee will be paid on an hourly basis