Community Health Worker MSS

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

We are recruiting for the following position:

Hourly Rate: $21.75

Full‑time Community Health Worker position available for the Maternity Support Services (MSS) Program in Seattle, WA. This position requires flexibility, self‑initiative, and the ability to manage time, resources, and client caseload efficiently. Applicants must have access to an insured vehicle and be able to make home visits. Computer experience and database entry skills are preferred.

Under the direction of the program manager, the worker will work closely with all MSS team members scheduling appointments, maintaining client’s charts, enrolling clients into the program, dealing with phone calls and questions about the program. The worker may follow up on clients in their homes, deliver basic health messages, and ensure that utilization of medical care and other community resources are met.

• Teach basic principles of self‑care, including appropriate utilization of available pre‑ and post‑natal care, to reduce negative birth outcomes.
• Connect clients to Sea Mar and non‑Sea Mar resources as appropriate and track all resources available to clients, including but not limited to insurance enrollment, preventive health services, behavioral health, dental, and care management.
• Provide appropriate provider and/or resource referrals to the client to help promote well‑being within the family.
• Enroll clients in the First Steps program and enter client information into the database.
• Monitor and document clients’ ability to keep regularly scheduled medical and social service appointments, ensuring greater client use of appropriate services.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of health and/or social services experience working with childbearing families required.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required; ability to use an interpreter is necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Washington State driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Sea Mar offers an excellent benefit package for full‑time employees working 30+ hours per week, including:

• Medical
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid‑time‑off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For questions regarding the position, contact Paola Jimenez, MSS Program Manager, at paolajimenez.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 10/3/2024. External candidates considered after 10/8/2024. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

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Community Health Worker
• Seattle, WA, United States