We are seeking a compassionate and community-focused Community Health Worker (CHW) to support patients with social, health, and resource-navigation needs. This role serves as a liaison between Cedars-Sinai and the unhoused community, helping individuals access medical care, social services, housing and community resources.
The Community Health Worker will conduct assessments, coordinate care, provide ongoing follow-up, and help patients overcome barriers to health stabilization. This position works closely with medical providers, social workers, case managers, patient navigators, community organizations, health plans, and other stakeholders.
Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED
1 year of experience in community-level health education or a related field
Experience providing community outreach, education, navigation, or support services
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work a block weekend schedule, Saturday through Tuesday
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Community Health, or a related field
2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations
Experience working with unhoused/homeless individuals or families
Experience supporting individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders
Experience with community resources, social services, healthcare navigation, or case management
Build trusting relationships and maintain ongoing communication with unhoused patients, participants, and their support systems.
Assess social determinants of health (SDOH) and accurately document identified needs.
Identify social and health-related barriers and develop plans to address moderate disparities.
Help patients locate, access, and navigate community resources, social services, and medical systems.
Visit patients in the community or at their homes when appropriate.
Accompany patients to medical appointments and assist with completing forms and applications.
Conduct proactive follow-up with patients and families to help reduce barriers to accessing services.
Collaborate with medical providers, social workers, case managers, patient navigators, and other healthcare professionals.
Establish relationships with community organizations, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, community centers, government agencies, health plans, and healthcare providers.
Participate in community engagement activities and outreach programs.
Identify gaps in available community resources and assist with developing solutions to address those gaps.
Communicate updates regarding community resources to Cedars-Sinai staff and community stakeholders.
Work independently on routine requests while collaborating with the internal team on complex issues.
Provide programmatic and administrative support, including meeting coordination, data collection, data analysis, and other assigned activities.
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