What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator- Community Based Worker position at People for People?
People for People is looking for 3 Care Coordination-Community Based Workers (FT), Yakima, WA for our Non-Profit organization located in Yakima, WA. We are looking for professional, creative, and dynamic people who enjoy working with and motivating teams. Please visit our website at www.pfp.org for a complete job description.
Summary: The Community Based Worker (CBW) is a frontline position that works within the community to connect identified individuals with the local services and support they need to address overall health, ultimately building and strengthening community resilience by addressing health disparities, identifying Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) and improving access to a medical home and HRSN service providers. This position will work within People For People’s Social Service department and be a part of a dynamic team of professionals serving the critical needs of the central Washington region.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education or related field, and
- Three years of direct experience working in social/human services or a setting with similar objectives
- A combination of education and measurable experience which demonstrates the capacity to perform the duties of this position may substitute
- Preferred experience as a community-based professional such as a community health worker; Promotora de Salud; community-based social worker; nongovernmental, nonprofit or human services staff: or other community-based professional (e.g. doula, EMT, peer specialist, recovery coach)
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of community-based social and health
- Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing a Pre-employment Drug Screen, a Washington State Patrol Background Check and/or National Background Check, Reference Checks and all other required documentation
Starting Wage: $23.46/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package
Wage Range: $23.46-30.61/ Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks paid vacation annually
- Paid Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Arrangement (FSA)
- Employer paid Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Wellness Programs
- 401(K) Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution and Annual Base Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Up to 80 Hours Paid Jury Duty Leave
- Paid Bereavement Program
- The opportunity to serve your community
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.46 - $30.61 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $31
