St Johns Community Health·Gardena, California
The Community Health Worker conducts patient assessments and coordinates comprehensive care, transportation, and referrals for clients in the Enhanced Care Management program. They act as a liaison between clients and community resources to support re-integration and improve health outcomes for at-risk populations.
Under the direction of ECM Program Manager and the Community Health Worker (CHW), outreach and enroll clients in Enhanced Care Management.
Additionally, CHW services can help clients receive appropriate services to individuals who are preparing to be released from jail.
Providing basic housing assistance, patient tailored intensive case-management, developing a care/service plan; provide linkages to medical, psychiatric, social, educational, and other services as needed.
They will also work with the Community Supports Program staff to provide team-based, patient-centered care management for homeless and at-risk of homelessness patients.
As a Community Health Worker, shared lived experience with potential clients is strongly desired
St. John's Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work independently within a team. Experience with Electronic Health Records and familiarity with Medi-Cal or managed care plans is preferred.
Market context
Community Health Worker roles in California are often tied to public health, care coordination, and outreach programs, so demand tends to follow community-based service needs. Competition can be strong because employers often look for a CHW certification, prior healthcare and outreach experience, and Spanish proficiency; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your certification status and be ready to describe specific outreach or patient-support work.
