What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker - Street Medicine position at Fourth Street Clinic?
Join Fourth Street Clinic as a Full Time Community Health Worker - Street Team, and get ready for an exhilarating adventure right in the heart of Salt Lake City! This onsite role offers you the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our community. Imagine spending your days engaging with diverse populations, tackling health challenges head-on, and building lasting relationships that foster change. With a competitive pay starting at $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a high-energy environment focused on trust, respect, and integrity. Your passion for community service will be fully embraced as you join a dedicated team that values accountability and transparency.
As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something truly impactful, apply today!
Fourth Street Clinic: Our Mission
Fourth Street Clinic helps Utahns experiencing homelessness improve their health and quality of life by providing high-quality, integrated healthcare. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to health equity and human dignity.
Make a difference as a Community Health Worker - Street Team
As a Street Medicine Community Health Worker (CHW) at Fourth Street Clinic, you'll be an essential part of our vibrant Outreach Department, which serves individuals experiencing homelessness across the greater Salt Lake area. You'll engage directly with those in need through our innovative programs, including the Mobile Medical Program and the MVP Program, all aimed at improving health and quality of life. In this critical role, you'll serve as a trusted liaison, breaking down barriers to care by providing hands-on outreach in encampments, parks, and alleyways.
Your compassionate, trauma-informed approach will help build lasting relationships with individuals while collaborating closely with healthcare providers and case managers. Together, you'll ensure that those experiencing unsheltered homelessness receive the integrated care and support needed for long-term stabilization. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to create real impact and foster hope in our community.
Are you the Community Health Worker - Street Team we're looking for?
To thrive as a Street Medicine Community Health Worker (CHW) at Fourth Street Clinic, you'll need a diverse skill set tailored for outreach in dynamic environments. Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, or substance use is crucial. A high school diploma or equivalent, along with a valid Utah driver's license and proof of insurability, are essential. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will be key to building trust with diverse populations, while a commitment to trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, and health equity will drive your impact.
You should be comfortable working outdoors and adept at navigating fast-paced mobile clinic settings. Maintaining professionalism, boundaries, and safety while providing care is vital, as is the ability to demonstrate leadership, de-escalation, negotiating, and problem-solving skills. If you have, or are willing to obtain, certification as a Community Health Worker, you'll be well-prepared to succeed in this rewarding role.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness behavioral health challenges or substance use.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Proof of insurability
- Valid Driver's license in the state of Utah
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with diverse populations.
- Commitment to trauma-informed care harm reduction principles and health equity.
- Ability to work outdoors and travel with street team and operate in a fast-paced mobile clinic environment.
- Ability to maintain professionalism boundaries and safety in outreach settings.
- Certification as a Community Health Worker or willingness to obtain
- Pass the necessary background check
- Leadership, de-escalation, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
Our team needs you!
If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!
Must be able to pass a background check, including fingerprints.
Salary : $20