Community Health Worker

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted advocate, educator, and navigator who strengthens Prisma’s status-neutral HIV prevention and care continuum by meeting people where they are and connecting them to affirming services. This grant funded role leads linkage-to-care workflows, education initiatives, and grant-required reporting/data tracking, while engaging in robust community outreach and relationship-building.

This position does not supervise staff and does not administer HIV testing. The role will coordinate with Prisma’s clinical/testing staff and program partners to support testing events through education, navigation, and warm handoffs. This position requires flexibility to support evening/weekend outreach and community events.

The Community Health Worker supports the Prisma Community Care mission of providing affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care - especially people of color, 2

SLGBTQIA+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV.

• You will serve as a frontline CHW providing status-neutral navigation to Prisma services, including HIV prevention (PrEP/PEP navigation), primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services.
• You will conduct linkage support: scheduling appointments in the field when appropriate, sending reminder calls/texts, supporting intake paperwork, and (when requested) in-person accompaniment to reduce no-shows and barriers.
• You will identify and help resolve barriers to care (transportation, documentation, insurance/Medicaid pathways, stigma concerns) and coordinate with internal teams and community partners.
• You will maintain a welcoming and affirming presence in the community while actively generating referrals and facilitating successful connections to care.
• You will plan and execute outreach activities in community settings (events, health fairs, community centers, schools, places of worship, local businesses, and other trusted spaces), emphasizing HIV prevention education, stigma reduction, and available Prisma services.
• You will assist the Clinical Programs Manager of Education & Training with community education initiatives by helping coordinate sessions, supporting facilitation logistics, and assisting with distribution/ implementation of materials and curricula.
• You will support outreach communications, including sharing accurate prevention messaging and community resources through social media and event-based materials.
• You will accurately document outreach encounters, referrals, and linkage activities for program evaluation and grant reporting, using required systems and workflows to track outreach-to-care outcomes.
• You will provide routine updates to the Outreach and Community Engagement Manager and grant/evaluation staff, ensuring data quality, timeliness, and readiness for funder reporting.

• You will support event planning and outreach operations, including coordinating logistics with testing/clinical teams when HIV/STI testing is offered.
• You will build and maintain relationships with community partners and trusted leaders to increase engagement, inbound referrals, and improve reach among priority populations.
• You will assist with volunteer engagement and event support as needed.
• You will support ongoing community programs aligned with Prisma outreach strategy (e.g., Nice Package, health campaigns) as assigned.
• 200 hours of PTO per year
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance paid by Prisma Community Care
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Retirement savings

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, insurable driving record, and access to reliable transportation for work related activities.
• Must be willing to begin an approved Community Health Worker (CHW) training program within 45 days of their start date and actively work toward certification within a reasonable timeframe based on program requirements and eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with diverse communities, including 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, comfort in public-facing outreach, and ability to build trust quickly.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including frequent evenings/weekends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability and willingness to learn and use required coordination/documentation tools, including Community Cares.

• Hold an Arizona Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or be enrolled/in progress in an accredited CHW training program.
• 2+ years of outreach, navigation, customer-facing, or community engagement experience.
• Knowledge of HIV prevention, PrEP/PEP Navigation, harm reduction…