Santa Cruz County, California Remote (City) Employment USD 27 – 30 / hour

Zócalo Health is hiring a Community Health Worker/Promotor(a) de Salud

Responsibilities

  • Support patient registration and enrollment through community outreach and proactive phone contact.
  • Reach out to patients before appointments via virtual or in-person methods and conduct initial intake assessments.
  • Work with a designated group of patients to guide care coordination, manage appointment details, assist with prescriptions, lab coordination, referrals, care plan follow-up, and distribute educational resources.
  • Identify social determinants of health needs and connect patients to relevant support programs, including care planning, community referrals, coaching, and transition planning.
  • Partner with interdisciplinary care teams to contribute to patient care strategies, prioritize requests, and address complex health challenges.
  • Record all interactions with patients and care team members in multiple digital systems and platforms.
  • Engage in community activities to build trust, strengthen patient involvement, and develop relationships with community partners, including leading group education and outreach.
  • Deliver health education and information in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
  • Help patients enroll in public assistance programs, schedule appointments, manage referrals, and maintain consistent care access.
  • Guide patients in setting personal health goals using motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Carry out individual assessments to identify social needs affecting health outcomes.
  • Offer emotional and practical support by actively listening to patient concerns and connecting them to appropriate services.
  • Represent the organization at community events to promote engagement and visibility.
  • Coordinate internal clinical services to ensure seamless patient care delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to help shape an emerging, high-impact healthcare organization from the start.
  • Full benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Substantial stipend to support home office setup.
  • Competitive pay aligned with industry standards.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including six paid holidays.

Compensation

Competitive compensation

Work Arrangement

Remote (City/Region)

Team

Reports to Community Health Worker Manager

Other

  • COVID-19 vaccination required unless approved for reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Willing to travel to support community events and in-person patient appointments.
  • Have reliable sources of transportation.
  • Work primarily in your community, with some work-from-home responsibilities.

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About company
Zócalo Health
Zócalo Health is a tech-enabled, community-oriented primary care organization serving people who have historically been underserved by the one-size-fits-all healthcare system. We partner with health plans, providers, and community organizations to deliver culturally competent primary care, behavioral health, and social care.
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