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Akido Labs · 5 months ago

Community Health Worker - Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Akido is a fast-growing, impact-focused healthcare company aiming to rebuild the healthcare experience through innovative solutions. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will manage patients with complex medical and social needs, enhancing health outcomes through education, motivation, and support.

Health CareInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of patients. This includes completing assessment forms with patients, developing care plans (with patients and clinical staff), and carrying out activities according to the care plan

Build rapport with patients with a goal of increasing the likelihood of positive behavior changes

Coach patients to minimize risks associated with the identified common health conditions and behaviors

Accompany members to medical and social services appointments

Connect members to appropriate programs to address barriers to care

Link members to local, county and state services. Follow up with members and serve as a member advocate

Document information from every encounter in designated information systems

Outreach and engage with eligible patients to enroll them into the Akido ECM Program

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Vulnerable populationsBilingual in EnglishSpanishComputer proficiencyEffective communicationTask prioritizationTeamworkIndependent work

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years of experience with and comfort working with the following populations: people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration

Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoors environment

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks

Ability to communicate effectively, including articulating one's own relevant personal experiences

Maintenance of reliable transportation

Proficiency in operating a computer and documenting information into designated systems

Travel 50-75% - Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation