Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker (CHW) Role – Contract Position (1099)

Join our startup social services tech company as a Community Health Worker (CHW) on a contract basis (1099). Caseloads will develop progressively as we grow, offering an opportunity to make a direct impact on addressing housing navigation and other critical needs for underserved communities.

Key Duties:

• Housing Navigation:
• Provide tailored support for unhoused individuals, including identifying shelter options, securing permanent housing, and connecting with housing programs.
• Advocate for clients with landlords, housing authorities, and social service agencies.
• Outreach & Engagement: Identify and engage community members needing health, housing, and social services.
• Field Visits: Conduct in-person assessments, deliver health education, and assist clients in navigating public systems like Medicare/Medicaid.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with providers to address holistic client needs, including food security, transportation, and healthcare access.
• Crisis Intervention: Address urgent needs for unhoused individuals, including eviction prevention and immediate shelter placement.
• Workshops: Facilitate community sessions focused on housing rights, resources, and public health education.
• Tracking: Maintain accurate records and report outcomes via mobile tools integrated with agency systems.

Skills Required:

• Expertise in housing resources and navigating services for the unhoused.
• Knowledge of public health, social work, or related fields.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassion and dedication to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.

This role is central to our mission of leveraging technology and compassionate care to provide effective solutions for the unhoused and underserved communities.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $23.51 - $24.75 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road