Community Health Worker (On-Site)

MERCED COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

1235 W. Main Street, Merced, CA (209) 723-4565 FAX (209) 723-1543

MAILING ADDRESS:  P.O. Box 2085, Merced, CA  95344-0085

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (On-Site)

HOUSING & SHELTER SERVICES

Overview:  Under the supervision of the Housing & Community Service Director and the Lead Community Health Worker. This position will require outreach, case management, tenant screening, assessments, and client advocacy. Assisting members who are Medi-Cal eligible. This position will also require the ability to track, document and report data. This position is a split between healthcare management and outreach. A higher percentage of this position will be managing the case load with Medi-Cal members. This position will require 80% case management and 20% outreach. This is a funded non-exempt position.

Essential Functions:

• Enhance Care Management for Medi-Cal members;
• Work within the community with in-person interactions and outreach to impact high Medi-Cal users;
• Conduct tenant screening and housing assessment that identifies the member’s preferences and barriers

related to successful housing placement needs, potential housing transition barriers and identification of    housing retention barriers;

• Assist with benefits advocacy, including assistance with obtaining identification and documentation

for SSI eligibility and supporting the SSI application process;

• Identify and secure available resources to assist with subsidizing rent (work with HUD and Section 8 programs);
• Carry a caseload of 30 Medi-Cal members or more.
• Proficient with data entry, reporting and data analysis; Must meet productivity standards (62%).
• May be asked to assist with other duties that pertain to this position;
• Assist members with strategies to improve health conditions.

Experience and Knowledge:

Ability to communicate, read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Relay all communication effectively and professionally to all clients and to our partners within the community.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in Social Services, Public Health or Behavioral Sciences.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

1. Valid California Driver’s License. Must have own reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance.
2. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively to Management.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk frequently. Ability to lift and carry 10-15 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to physically meet the demands of this job.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY FOR THE POSITION

DEI Statement of Intent:
At Community Action, we commit ourselves fully to the ongoing work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We enthusiastically embrace the diversity of Customers, communities and employees and seek to do Whatever It Takes to create places where all people feel welcome, equal, heard and valued.
We stand against racial injustice and discrimination of all kinds, including any mistreatment of people based on their race, language, ethnic background, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We will make all reasonable accommodations to our policies to be the most inclusive workplace possible.
We acknowledge that this is a process and not a destination and will remain committed to regularly evaluate and redefine our Statement and our efforts to make progress.

BENEFITS: Medical, Vision, Dental, 403B Retirement Match. Employer also pays a portion of benefits a

                      100% (for Life Insurance).

JOB SITE:   Merced                 

HOURS:       40 hours per week (Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm).                         

Salary : $25 - $30