Community Health Worker – Foundational Community Supports

We’re pleased to announce an opportunity for the position of Community Health Worker – Foundational Community Supports within the Community Based Teams Department.

Location: Newport, WA
Status: Full-Time

Offered Wage Range: $21.65-$23.42 per/hr.
Full Wage Range: $21.65 - $57.73 per/hr. (Represents the low and high end of the total salary range for this position)

Position Summary
Responds to clients in need of services and supports. Provides aid needed to help qualified clients to obtain and maintain safe and stable housing. Works closely with the Program Development Manager to ensure project success and effective communication amongst all necessary program components. Maintains a timely and accurate record of responsibilities and completed tasks. Conducts housing supportive work with clients and helps to address social determinants and unmet social needs.

Benefits Information

• Medical and Dental insurance options for employees and families
• Vision and Life insurance as well as other auxiliary insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching contribution
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 8 hours paid vacation per month during first year of employment
• 8 hours paid sick leave per month
• Eleven paid holidays per year

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct in-person visits with clients across designated service areas, requiring frequent travel by vehicle. This includes driving to client homes, community settings, and partner agencies to perform assessments, deliver case management services, and facilitate referrals.
• Complete the initial interviews with the client and their family to assess the client's eligibility and need for housing and other related services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to address clients’ social determinants of health and unmet social needs.
• Educate client and their family about available community resources and work to connect them to local services.
• Required to keep up to date and accurate documentation utilizing a variety of software to support the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education or Experience:

High school diploma or GED and related experience working with individuals on care plans or with community partners

OR

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Community Health Worker training is preferred

Required Certification and Licenses:

• Acceptable completion of a criminal history background check.
• Acceptable completion of Community Health Worker’s Certification program within 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence.
• Auto insurance in the amount required by the State of Washington.
• Access to reliable transportation
• To support operational needs and compliance requirements, this position is expected to be performed within the State of Washington.