Santa Monica, CA, US
5 days ago
Community Health Worker, Homeless Healthcare Collaborative
Description

At UCLA Health, our people are here for more than a career. They’re committed to elevating the lives of everyone they come into contact with. If you’re passionate about community work, we invite you to join our team as a Community Health Worker, where you will play a key role in the Homeless Healthcare Collaborative team by promoting greater health equity and clinical outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. Primary duties will include:


• Help patients navigate and access community services, resources, and adopt healthy behaviors.

• Support providers and team members with care management and community outreach.

• Engage with homeless individuals in encampments, shelters, interim housing sites, health fairs, and other locations.

• Promote, maintain, and improve the health of unhoused patients.

• Provide social support and informal counseling to homeless individuals.

• Advocate for the health needs of homeless communities.

• Share the responsibility of driving the mobile clinic van. 

Note: Position is subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System” and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.


Salary Range: $23.90/hour – $44.59/hour

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