Community Health Worker - Bakersfield

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Akido is rebuilding the healthcare experience from the ground up. Through early interventions designed around social determinants of health (SDoH), world‑class care focused on chronic disease, and human‑centered technology, we believe we can build a healthcare model that allows for all patients to live their fullest lives. We are a fast‑growing, impact‑focused, Y Combinator company created out of the University of Southern California’s D‑Health Lab with the idea that empowering government, healthcare, and nonprofit services with population‑based data could help usher in a new era of preventive public health.

Today we are building a full stack medical network that leverages our predictive capabilities to provide a frictionless experience for both our patients and care providers.

• Manage a caseload of patients, completing assessment forms, developing care plans, and carrying out activities according to the care plan.
• Build rapport with patients to increase the likelihood of positive behavior changes.
• Coach patients to minimize risks associated with identified common health conditions and behaviors.
• Accompany patients to medical and social services appointments.
• Connect patients to appropriate programs to address barriers to care.
• Link patients to local, county, and state services, following up and serving as an advocate.
• Document information from every encounter in designated information systems.
• Outreach and engage with eligible patients to enroll them into the Akido ECM Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience working with people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI/SUD, or adults transitioning from incarceration (required).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoor environment (required).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (required).
• Strong prioritization of multiple and competing tasks (required).
• Effective communication skills, including articulating relevant personal experiences (required).
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (required).
• Proficiency in operating a computer and documenting information into designated systems (required).
• Travel 50‑75% of the time.

• Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid sick time in accordance with California law.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO).