Community Health Worker

Organization: Whole Systems Learning (WSL)

Location: Long Beach, California

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Program: Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS)

Whole Systems Learning (WSL) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through creativity, careers, culture, and health. We support opportunity youth, justice-impacted individuals, returning citizens, and underserved communities by creating pathways to stability, wellness, and long-term success.

Whole Systems Learning is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and resourceful Community Health Worker to support individuals returning to the community after incarceration through our Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS) program.

The Community Health Worker serves as a trusted advocate, helping participants identify goals, overcome barriers, and access the resources they need to achieve sustainable success. This position works directly with justice-impacted individuals to connect them to housing, employment, healthcare, behavioral health services, education, and other community supports that promote successful reentry and community integration.

The ideal candidate is passionate about serving historically underserved populations, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and understands the challenges faced by individuals returning from incarceration. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred.

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with program participants.
• Conduct participant outreach, engagement, assessments, and service planning.
• Meet with participants to identify goals, strengths, immediate needs, and barriers to success.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans.
• Connect participants to community resources, including:
• Housing and homelessness services
• Employment and workforce development opportunities
• Healthcare and medical services
• Behavioral health and substance use treatment services
• Food assistance and public benefits
• Education and vocational training programs
• Follow up with participants and service providers to ensure successful service linkage and engagement.
• Provide advocacy and systems navigation support.
• Collaborate with community partners, service providers, healthcare organizations, probation departments, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, participant records, referrals, and service documentation.
• Track participant progress and outcomes in accordance with program and contract requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
• Assist with outreach events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, program, and organizational requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in social services, case management, behavioral health, public health, outreach, reentry services, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support.

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Community Health Worker Certification.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human…