Community Health Worker - Bakersfield

About the role

Akido, an AI-powered care provider, is hiring a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Bakersfield. The CHW supports members with complex medical and social needs by helping them manage their own health and wellbeing, motivating behavioral change through education, peer support and shared experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients: complete assessment forms, develop care plans with patients and clinical teams, and carry out activities according to the care plan.
• Build rapport with patients to increase the likelihood of positive behavior changes and coach them to minimize risks linked to common health conditions and behaviors.
• Accompany members to medical and social services appointments and connect them to programs that remove barriers to care and improve compliance.
• Link members to local, county and state services, follow up with them and act as an advocate.
• Introduce systems that promote self-management and self-efficacy.
• Document each encounter in the designated information systems and recruit eligible patients into the Akido ECM Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with CalAIM populations of focus: people experiencing homelessness, adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, adults transitioning from incarceration, and adults with complex medical needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritize competing tasks, and communicate clearly, including sharing relevant personal experiences.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation, as travel is 50-75%.

Required skills

• Oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computers to enter information into case management software.

What we offer

• Pay of $25 per hour.