Community Health Worker I - County of San Bernardino California : Job Details

The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Community Health Workers (CHW) - who assist and support clients in clinical and non-clinical settings. A CHW is the bridge of support for individuals in the community, to improve health understanding, access and outcomes. CH - Ws will establish a trusting and safe connection with clients for the purpose of assisting in navigating through provider care plans, client's treatment plan and, shared care plans. Duties may include:Facilitating referrals and appropriate paperwork for clients to specialty clinics and treatment centers. Consulting with physicians and other members of the care delivery team on the client's treatment plan. Promoting and providing education and awareness related to the treatments and services provided to clients, families, staff and the community in a culturally appropriate manner. Promoting and providing resources and support for substance use disorder, violence awareness and prevention, preventive healthcare, chro...Worker, Health, Healthcare, Public Health, Support, Application