Community Health Worker

About the Organization

Affinity Health Center's mission is to serve the healthcare needs of our community by providing access to high-quality, comprehensive care with compassion, dignity and respect.

Affinity Health Center's vision is for a healthy and vibrant community where all people have access to exceptional and comprehensive healthcare.

Description

Are you passionate about empowering people to take charge of their health? Do you thrive on building trust, creating meaningful connections, and making a real difference in your community?

Affinity Health Center is a community health center seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our dynamic team-a place where compassion meets impact. This is more than just a job. It's a chance to become a health advocate, a resource navigator, and a key player in our diabetes education and prevention efforts.

What You'll Do:

• Be the bridge between our patients and the care they need-providing outreach, support, and follow-up within the community.
• Educate, empower, and engage individuals and families in managing and preventing diabetes.
• Assist with diabetes education classes and individual coaching, using plain language and culturally relevant materials.
• Collaborate with nurses and healthcare providers to help patients build healthier habits.
• Guide patients through health systems and accessing community resources.
• Build trust, foster empowerment, and be a consistent, caring presence in patients' health journeys.

Who You Are:

• A passionate community advocate who believes that everyone deserves access to quality health care and education.
• Experienced (or trained) in community outreach, peer support, or health education-bonus if you've worked with diabetes or chronic disease management and are a certified Community Health Worker!
• A great communicator, listener, and motivator who thrives on helping others succeed.
• Someone who shares our deep commitment to equity, respect, and cultural humility.
• Comfortable navigating diverse communities, bilingual a plus (especially Spanish).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team working at the heart of community health
• Receive training, mentorship, and growth opportunities with dedicated time and funding for continuing education
• Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience.
• Paid-time-off and 12 Paid Holidays
• Group Health /Life/Dental/Vision/Disability with fully funded health insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with 3% match
• Make a measurable difference in the lives of people every single day

Your voice matters-we believe in empowering our staff and those we serve Click Apply Today!

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED (Associate's degree a plus)
• Completion of a Community Health Worker training program or willingness to be trained
• Experience working with underserved populations
• Strong knowledge of and relationships within the local community to be served through this program.
• Familiarity with diabetes, nutrition, or chronic disease education preferred
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation (home visits and community outreach are a part of the role)
• Bilingual preferred

EOE Statement
Disclaimer: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Condition of Employment: Per policy, vaccination against the Seasonal Flu is an Employee Health Standard and Condition of Employment for all new employees of Affinity Health Center. New employees must have initiated the vaccination process prior to their start date or initiate vaccination upon onboarding.

EEO: It is the policy of Affinity Health Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, military status, age, pregnancy, or any pregnancy-related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, except when the basis is a bona fide occupational qualification.

ADA: It is Affinity Health Center's (AHC) policy to comply with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local laws. Affinity Health Center will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of physical or mental disability. AHC will make reasonable accommodations for employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship. Individuals who feels that an accommodation is necessary to be able to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources.

This position is currently accepting applications.