Community Health Worker

Job overview

The Community Health Worker role is onsite in Santa Cruz, CA, with a Monday–Friday regular-business-hours schedule and occasional evening or weekend availability depending on member needs. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience. The role supports Medi-Cal members in Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports programs. The worker engages members, coordinates care and referrals, and helps people navigate healthcare, housing, behavioral health, and social-service systems. Through outreach, home and community visits, education, and collaboration with providers and community partners, the role helps address barriers to care and supports member self-advocacy.

What you'll do

• Conduct community outreach and educate individuals about healthcare and social-service programs
• engage eligible members and assist with managed health plan enrollment
• manage an assigned caseload and coordinate health-plan referrals
• help members navigate healthcare, housing, behavioral health, and social-service systems
• conduct home and community visits
• connect members with resources
• advocate for individuals facing complex challenges
• use motivational interviewing
• collaborate with providers, social workers, health plans, and community organizations
• maintain confidential documentation and report program data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health worker

full-time

santa cruz ca

medi-cal

enhanced care management

community supports

care coordination

community outreach

housing navigation

home visits

health education

member engagement

$25–$30/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid company holidays
• retirement plan
• company-provided technology and communication tools.

Why this role

Supports Medi-Cal, Enhanced Care Management, and Community Supports; local home visits and outreach; occasional evening or weekend availability may be required.

About the employer

Silicon Valley Recruiting LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.