Community Health Worker I
Company: Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Title : Community
Health Worker I Department : Community Health Worker I Reports To :
Supervisor of Care Integration POSITION SUMMARY The Community
Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping patients and their
families navigate and access community services, other resources,
and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports medical and
behavioral health providers through an integrated approach to care
management and community outreach. As a priority, activities will
promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their
family. CHW provides social support and informal counseling,
advocates for individuals and community health needs. HOURS Up to
40 hours per week. Benefits Package Medical Insurance Dental
Insurance Vision Care Plan Life Insurance Paid Holidays Flexible
Spending Account (FSA) Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 401(k)
Retirement Plan Competitive wages Stability and career advancement
Continuing Education Opportunities CATEGORIES OF DUTIES 1. Conduct
community outreach programs and events. 2. Provide health education
to individuals and groups on topics such as chronic disease
management, preventive care, health insurance literacy, and
medication adherence. 3. Distribute health education materials in
the community. 4. Assist community members in accessing health and
social services. 5. Serve as a link between individuals, healthcare
professionals, and community resources. 6. Aid in navigating
healthcare systems, scheduling appointments, and transportation. 7.
Follow up with clients to ensure they are receiving the services
they need. 8. Establish trusting relationships with patients and
their families while providing support and encouragement. 9.
Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and
goal setting with patients/families. 10. Follow-up with patients
via phone calls, home visits, and visits to other settings where
patients can be found. 11. Help patients set personal
health-related goals and attend appointments. 12. Provide referrals
for services to community agencies as appropriate. 13. Help
patients connect with transportation resources and provide
appointment reminders. 14. Exhibit excellent working relations with
patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating the
organization’s mission. 15. Work closely with medical providers to
help ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care
plans. 16. Work collaboratively with other clinical personnel
assigned to the same patient. 17. Knowledgeable about community
resources appropriate to the needs of patients/families. 18.
Provide consistent communication to the Case Manager to evaluate
patient/family status, ensuring that provided information and
reports clearly describe progress. 19. Act as a patient advocate
and liaison between the patient/family and community service
agencies. 20. Record patient care management information in the EMR
and other software concurrently with patient contact or no later
than end of shift. 21. Attend regular staff meetings, trainings,
and other meetings as requested. 22. Manage assigned caseload of
patients. 23. Always maintain HIPAA compliance. 24. Other duties as
assigned by Supervisor or Director. EDUCATION Community Health
Worker I: High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
EXPERIENCE Community Health Worker I: Two (2) years of
community-based direct service experience working with communities
of different racial/ethnic/cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Candidates should have an understanding of the healthcare system
and how to help patients find necessary community resources.
SETTING Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit
corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services,
including chemical dependency. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tarzana
Treatment Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local law. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana
Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment
against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can
perform the essential functions of a job.
Keywords: Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc, Palmdale , Community Health Worker I, Healthcare , Palmdale, California
