You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to join their team. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct hospital-focused outreach activities, providing direct support to members experiencing homelessness. The goal is to improve health outcomes by connecting individuals with essential housing and healthcare services.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Perform consistent and frequent outreach services in assigned hospitals/healthcare systems.
- Build relationships with discharge planning staff.
- Establish and maintain communication procedures for accepting referrals from hospitals/healthcare systems.
- Contact homeless individuals prior to discharge to introduce available resources.
- Enroll patients in support programs and facilitate their access to additional resources.
- Collaborate with existing providers to prevent duplication of efforts or services.
- Assist the Program Manager by developing reports for community stakeholders quarterly.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to homeless individuals.
- Assist clients with obtaining necessary documents such as ID cards and social security income.
- Identify and assist clients in accessing temporary and permanent housing options.
- Survey the rental market for affordable housing and advocate for clients with landlords.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements
Qualifications
- Non-judgmental, respectful approach to clients with urgent and multiple needs.
- Professionalism and strong judgment.
- High motivation and initiative.
- Ability to resolve crisis situations effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time-management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in diverse environments.
- Ability to maintain and protect confidential information per HIPAA standards.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using HMIS (Homeless Management Information System).
- Current HMIS license.
Additional Requirements
- Driving is an essential function of this position, requiring reliable transportation.
- Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
- Proof of insurance and vehicle ownership required for work purposes.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
