Community Health Worker (CHW)
Pay: $24.00–$27.00/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Contract
Location: On-Site Fremont or San Jose
Schedule: Monday–Friday; shifts may include 8 AM–5 PM, 10 AM–7 PM, or 11 AM–8 PM based on clinic hours. Occasional weekends.
About the Role
AlliedUP Co-Op is hiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities throughout the Bay Area.
You'll help patients access healthcare, community resources, health coverage, and public benefits.
Important: Previous hands-on experience enrolling individuals in Covered California health plans and Medi-Cal is required.
What You'll Do
- Assist patients with Covered California, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other public benefit programs
- Explain eligibility, enrollment requirements, and required documentation
- Conduct outreach and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings
- Connect patients to healthcare, behavioral health, and community resources
- Support needs related to food, housing, transportation, and financial assistance
- Schedule appointments and coordinate patient services
- Provide health education and patient navigation
- Document patient interactions in the EHR
- Coordinate with providers, case managers, and care teams
- Participate in community outreach events
- Travel between clinics and community locations as needed
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Community Health Worker (CHW) program Certificate of Completion
- Experience enrolling individuals in Covered California and Medi-Cal
- Experience with CalFresh and/or other public benefit programs
- Strong communication, outreach, and relationship-building skills
- Basic computer skills
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel between assigned locations
Bilingual highly preferred: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, or Punjabi.
Preferred Experience
- FQHC or community health experience
- Patient navigation, care coordination, case management, or outreach
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Why AlliedUP Co-Op?
- $24–$27/hour
- Benefits for eligible employees
- Career coaching and professional support
- Opportunities with leading Bay Area community health organizations
- A worker-centered team invested in your long-term career growth
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