Community Health Worker
Grass Valley, CAJob$26.76–39.81/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Grass Valley, CA, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Job overview
The Community Health Worker connects underserved communities with health, social, educational, and employment resources. The role assesses client needs, identifies pathways to care, and helps clients access services and overcome logistical barriers. It also involves ongoing follow-up, application assistance, and collaboration with patients, support teams, providers, and community services.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Community Health Worker, you will serve as a vital link between underserved communities and essential community resources. You will be instrumental in reducing health disparities by helping clients navigate and access critical health, social, educational, and employment services .
Every day you will proactively engage with clients by meticulously assessing their needs and identifying specific Pathways to care and support. You will connect clients to identified community resources, provide guidance on accessing medical, behavioral health, and social services, and offer practical assistance to overcome logistical obstacles.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of the cultural and geographical nuances of underserved communities. A strong ability to problem-solve, coupled with empathy and resilience, is essential for effectively removing barriers to care and empowering clients.
-
Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients, and their support team, while providing general support and encouragement.
-
Based on social needs screening results, provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/support team.
-
Follow-up with patients via phone calls and visits to other settings where patients may need assistance.
-
Follow up with patients should be on-going from initial identification through closure.
-
Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms.
-
Work collaboratively with the health care team. Establish positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate
Preferred
-
Two year degree
-
Licensed Community Health Worker
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.
One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)
Pay Range
$26.76 - $39.81 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.