Community Health Worker

OUR EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Community Action Partnership has an exciting opportunity for

In this role, the Community Health Worker (CHW) will assist the CalAIM Housing Navigation and/or the Enhanced Care Management programs and Family Resource Centers by providing support to participants. The CHW will act as an intermediary between their participants and healthcare and/or social services providers, playing a critical part in the work and dedication of Community Action Partnership of Orange County’s initiatives.

It’s leadership with a cause and the rewards are immeasurable!

Born out of the War on Poverty more than 50 years ago, Community Action Partnership Orange County (CAP OC) is a trusted resource for Orange County community members who face obstacles such as food insecurity, unemployment, economic turmoil and more. We walk alongside the people we serve, and we act to meet immediate needs without delay. Our programs help empower people to improve their lives and their communities.

We see poverty as an unacceptable reality for our neighbors and rally with key partners to help facilitate change.

CAP OC hires professionals who support and embody the following EPIC values:

Going above and beyond in every interaction and activity we undertake. We strive for EXCELLENCE in service, keeping a pulse on the most up to date innovations within our industry. Together we continually assess and improve the way to work and enhance the strategies we utilize to meet the needs of our community.

Reaching our goals by working collaboratively with each other and our community. We are working to do the things that have not been done: empowering families and individuals to financial independence, breaking the cycle of poverty, creating financial equity, combating food insecurity, and establishing healthy and energy-efficient living conditions for all through social innovation. All of this takes PROACTIVENESS, and an intrinsic motivation that drives us to go above and beyond to create cutting-edge trends and program designs.

We have the will and the energy and won't stop until the needs of our underserved community no longer exist.

We are a team of high INNOVATION. We value the work we do; the people we serve; and treat each other with respect and kindness. We also have an environment of engaging in social economic justice by sharing of ideas and not afraid to try new things that increases our educational capacity. We think outside of the box, and challenge prevailing assumptions about issues of poverty.

Reaching our goals by working in partnership with each other and our community. The work we do is deeply rooted in the COLLABORATION we have with our community and its citizens. We care about the legacy of community action partnership and go above and beyond to ensure we support each other in bringing forth the services and resources that will positively change generations forever.

We have remained true to our mission “We seek to end poverty by stabilizing, sustaining and empowering people with the resources they need when they need them. By forging strategic partnerships, we form a powerful force to improve our community.”

In addition to our EPIC values our external values are as follows:

We are guiding critical shifts in how people think and act to address the root causes of poverty

We bring together all capable partners to achieve transformative results

For over 50 years, the community has counted on us to empower those in need

We treat each person we serve respectfully and with great care

We are passionate about advocating for those living in poverty and creating equity throughout the region

The Community Health Worker will function as an integrated team member by providing support for the Housing Navigation, Enhanced Care Management programs, and Family Resource Centers. The Community Health Worker will provide support to the most vulnerable population, including but not limited to individuals experiencing homelessness, high utilizers, and/or youth involved in child welfare by helping them navigate their…