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Tri Counties Community Action Partnership (TCCAP) is a501(c)3 non-profit serving Colusa, Glenn and Trinity Counties. Our vision is to identify community needs, barriers and service gaps, and seek to address them through innovation and collaboration with partner organizations. We follow a trauma informed care philosophy towards our care management clients and within our organization. TCCAP seeks to increase health and wellness of all. Whole Person. Whole Families. Whole Communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

Tri Counties Community Action Partnership (TCCAP) is a 501c3 non-profit lead by community-minded professionals with a passion for building trauma informed, whole-person systems of care. As a community health worker (CHW) you will serve as a community liaison between the health patient, their care team, and their community. Your knowledge of current community programs and resources will be instrumental in developing well-targeted and effective programs.

CHW's are responsible for bridging conversations with patients and remove barriers that prevent individuals from accessing health and social services. CHW's meet their patients through in-person or online outreach and create a care plan with the patient to practice wellness activities that support their resiliency. The position may be stationed part-time at community providers offices, housing navigation centers, and/or home office. The CHW position is under supervision of the TCCAP Program Coordinator.

SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule M-F between 8a-6p. Requires occasional rotating evenings and weekends 1-4x/month.

COMPENSATION:

$20- $25 per hour DOE- Bilingual Differential offered

Full time, 32 Hrs/Week. For employee benefits Full Time is considered 30 hours per week with paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

NOTE:

Position will be based in Colusa County. Requires some telecommuting and access to broadband. Some travel required. Recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS

Required-

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Valid California Driver's License & reliable transportation

Preferred-

• One year experience in healthcare, community based or social work environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
• Associate degree or higher in health or human services
• Experience working with Medi-Cal
• Bi-lingual Spanish

IDEAL CANDICATE

• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport with clients
• The ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish at a fluent level
• Knowledge of community problems and needs related to health and social services
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to document information in a detailed and timely manner
• The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Previous experience in client Case Management, Care Coordination, and Healthcare Systems.
• Familiar with Colusa County and common barriers to wellness within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work in close coordination with the Wellness Teams to achieve objective goals
• Provide insight regarding standards of care/service
• Care coordination, case management, and health/social work system navigation
• Track data, outcomes, and stories of impact. Both digitally and physical filing
• Participate in required trainings
• Conducts community outreach, engagement, advocacy, and education
• Conducts assessment of needs and follows pathway needs of the client
• Cultural mediation among individual communities and health/ social service systems
• Providing culturally appropriate health education and information
• Providing coaching and social support
• Advocating for individuals and communities
• Participating in evaluation and research
• If Bi-lingual- Translate written materials from English to Spanish

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colusa County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person