Certified Community Health Worker

WHO WE ARE

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people's lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV / AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF's core values are :

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What's Right

Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What's Right! Advocacy News.

Benefits at AHF

AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

A Community Health Worker (CHW) contributes to AHF by blending the mission with care coordination. The CHW provides preventive health services to prevent disease, disability, and other health conditions or their progression; to prolong life; and promote physical and mental health.

A CHW enhances the reputation of AHF by contributing to improved member health outcomes and advancing health equity, ultimately supporting healthier, and happier lives. The CHW works with members in their homes, communities, or clinic settings to support adherence and compliance to care, while also helping identify and address socio-economic factors that impact overall health.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as a CHW it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The CHW will work as a part of a close-knit team to address issues that include, but are not limited to, the control and prevention of chronic conditions or infectious diseases; mental health conditions and substance use disorders; need for preventive services, perinatal health conditions; sexual and reproductive health; environmental and climate-sensitive health issues; oral health; aging; injury; domestic violence; and violence prevention. The CHW proactively assists members by identifying barriers to care and connects them with community resources that support whole-person health. With strong knowledge of available services, the CHW works to address members' physical, emotional, and social needs. The CHW assists with behavioral health referrals and assists with scheduling appointments.

Licenses and Certifications : Community Health Worker Certificate

Managed Care experience preferred.

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

AHF Commitment

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.