Community Health Worker - Pathways/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:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Full-Time position available for a Pathways Community Health Workerfor our Care Management team in Vancouver, WA. This position worksclosely with all clients, community organizations, and otherdepartments. This culturally and geographically connected individualserves as a link between underserved communities and existingcommunity resources. Candidates with a background in communityoutreach or case management are preferred. Knowledge of communityresources is preferred. Through home visiting, this individual assistsclients in overcoming barriers to health, social services, educationand employment. Candidates who are bilingual in Russian or Spanish arehighly preferred.Driving to meet clients in homes, clinics, and hospitals is required.This person must have a valid driver license, proof of auto insuranceand a vehicle safe for daily use. Prior to hire this person mustsubmit a driver's abstract demonstrating that they are safe to driveas deemed by Sea Mar's Health and Safety/Compliance Officer. Withinthe course of employment, a current driver's abstract may berequested. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Be a patient advocate. * Conduct standardized patient in-take and risk assessments. * Establish a trusting relationship with the target population,referred clients, and community partners. * Identify and assist clients with client identified health andsocial service goals as appropriate. * Assist in the development of strategies to address or eliminatebarriers to care. * Work collaboratively with the Program Manager, PCP, and otherassigned personnel to make sure that all relevant client needs areidentified and addressed. * Participate in on going assessment of the client and family needsto determine if expected outcomes are reached and to ensureimplementation and/or adjustment of the service plan. * Providing ongoing follow-up on treatment on PCP plans utilizingbasic motivational interviewing and goal setting withclients/families.REQUIREMENTS AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * High School Diploma or Equivalent required. * Community outreach or case management experience preferred. * Experience working with people from various backgrounds required. * Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders,homelessness, chronic mental illness, or people in crisis preferred.  * Maintain a clear understanding of the Federal, State, and communityresources available. * Demonstrate the ability to recognize potentially dangeroussituations to self in the clinic,office, home and community settings and to take appropriate action. * Prefer one year paid or volunteer experience providing medical,social service or behavioral health case management or carecoordination. * Must have current CPR certification and maintain throughoutemployment. * Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Russian is preferred, but notrequired.Hourly - Hourly Plan, 22.40 USD Hourly

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.