What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Choice in Aging?
The Community Health Worker (CHW), reporting to the Lead Care Manager will work directly with the Enhanced Case Management (ECM) team to identify eligible individuals and ensure their safe transition from skilled nursing facilities to community living when possible. The CHW will be cross-trained in all case management, transitions, and diversions programs to cover if needed. The CHW works as a member of the Choice in Aging (CiA) team providing health and social services to frail elders and adults with disabilities to meet CiA’s mission to create opportunities where people can learn, grow and age independently with dignity and community.
Essential Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Work with older adults in Contra Costa County to help improve their quality of life by developing care plans, facilitating access to resources, advocating for client rights, and promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment.
- Locate, contact, and engage members who have been identified as candidates using a progressive approach.
- Document outreach and engagement attempts and modalities.
- Attend and participate in monthly management meetings.
- Participate in and/or direct functions related to fundraising and outreach.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent required, experience in case management with older and/or disabled adults; nonprofit experience preferred.
2. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
3. Working knowledge of MS office, Google suite, and basic internet usage.
4. Experience working with the Older Adult population preferred.
5. Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Tagalog desired.
Please Note:
Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
Application: Email resume and cover letter to: employment@choiceinaging.org Subject Line: *Title of Open Position* Note: The recruitment timeline for this position may vary and depend on many factors, and we appreciate your patience during this process. Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be contacting those candidates whose qualifications most closely match our requirements for the position. No phone calls please. Visit www.choiceinaging.org to learn more about Choice in Aging. Choice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-Time
Monday-Friday (Closed on all major holidays)
Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $24.00
Staff working Full Time (30 hours per week) & Part Time (20 hours per week) are Eligible for:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Dental and vision insurance free if medical is waived. Medical cost only $150 per month for employees
-20% off tuition at our Montessori preschool, Choice in Learning, if space available
-Voluntary Illness and Accident Protection (Aflac)
-EAP and 403b retirement plan
-Floating holiday
-Birthday holiday
-Generous PTO Policy *Staff working 40 hours a week can earn 17 days of PTO per year
-Paid Time Off on most national holidays
Additional Benefit for Full Time Employees
-Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
-Long Term Disability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24
