Community Health Worker - Bakersfield

Job overview

The Community Health Worker role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA. Compensation is $25 per hour; the posting also lists an hourly range of $22–$25. Akido combines technology with a medical network to provide care and support members with complex medical and social needs. The role helps members manage their health and wellbeing through education, peer support, care-plan activities, advocacy, and connections to medical, social, and community services. It also supports outreach and enrollment in Akido’s ECM Program.

What you'll do

• Manage a patient caseload
• complete assessments and develop care plans with patients and clinical teams
• coach patients on health risks and behavior
• accompany members to medical and social service appointments
• connect members with local, county, and state services
• document encounters
• conduct outreach and enroll eligible patients in the Akido ECM Program.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health worker

bakersfield ca

akido

patient advocacy

care plans

community outreach

social services

calaim

50–75% travel

$22–$25/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires travel of 50–75% and identifies experience with CalAIM populations of focus as a qualification.

About the employer

Akido is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.