Community Health Worker

Company : Dignity Health
Location : Chandler, AZ, 85249
Posted Date : 14 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Personal Care & Home Health
Occupation : Community Health Worker
Job Details
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary:
As a Community Health Worker at Dignity Health East Valley, you will play a crucial role in facilitating access to local community resources for individuals (patients/participants) and, when necessary, their families, to foster healthier lifestyles. You will collaborate closely with community-based organizations and members to assess their health needs, offer education and support, and advocate for their access to healthcare services. Acting as a bridge between patients (participants/community members) and health/social service systems, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of optimal care
Job Responsibilities:
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Assist individuals and communities in adopting healthy behaviors, including addressing chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) and comorbidities (e.g., depression, arthritis).
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Empower participants to achieve their health goals. This involves a collaborative approach, working alongside participants to identify their unique risks, needs, and barriers, and then developing a personalized action plan to address them one by one.
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Facilitate and link participants (or families) with applications for social services like SNAP, Medicaid, etc.
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Serve as a liaison, or as a bridge, between participants, healthcare providers, hospital staff, and community/state resources navigating the healthcare system and accessing necessary services.
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Providing one on one coaching/education, empowering individuals to achieve their health goals. Adapting the coaching style and approach to the individuals, learning preference, culture, background, and beliefs.
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Promote the importance of immunization (vaccines) and facilitating access to immunization services for both children and adults. Provide clear and accurate information about the importance of immunization for preventing serious diseases, protecting individuals and the community, and promoting overall health and well-being.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
Experience:
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One (1) year of dedicated experience working for a nonprofit or community- based organization
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Experience working in a multicultural setting
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Basic knowledge of medical terminology
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Familiarity with Medicaid,Medicare and other Government systems.
Education:
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High School Diploma/GED
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Proficiency in basic computer skills, Google Workspace, and PDF management. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
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Certified Community Health Worker or Complete Community Health Worker Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Licensure:
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Arizona Fingerprint clearance card.
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Auto- AZ
Where You'll Work
Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations. Dignity Health East Valley's Community Health department is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. We firmly believe in providing equitable access to quality healthcare for all individuals, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team and contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.
Pay Range
$23.00 - $32.49 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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