Community Health Worker - Remote

Overview

The Community Health Worker at Zócalo Health plays a vital role in providing culturally aligned and accessible care to the Latino community, helping patients navigate their health and social needs.

In Short

• Work from home and in the community.
• Full-time position with a focus on patient engagement.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy behaviors.
• Coordinate comprehensive care and connect patients with community resources.
• Document patient interactions across multiple systems.
• Participate in community events to build trust and engagement.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Community Health Worker certification.
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in healthcare navigation or community work.
• Knowledge of Latino customs and cultural norms preferred.
• Comfortable with multiple computer applications.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for community events.
• Training in motivational interviewing preferred.
• Experience with EHR documentation preferred.
• Strong ties to the local Latino community preferred.

Benefits

• Ground floor opportunity in a fast-growing healthcare company.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous home office stipend.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO policy including 6 paid holidays.