Cultural Community Health Worker (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p; Mon-Fri)

Cultural Community Health Worker

Are you passionate about health equity, community empowerment, and breaking down barriers to care? Join University Health as a Cultural Community Health Worker (CCHW), and become a frontline advocate for change. This vital role focuses on improving health outcomes and addressing social determinants of health within BIPOC communities, including immigrants, refugees, and other underserved groups.

Core Responsibilities:

• Promote health and wellness through culturally responsive education, outreach, and advocacy
• Screen individuals for social determinants of health (SDOH) needs in clinics, the community, and during hospital visits
• Assist with public benefit enrollment (e.g., Medicaid, health insurance, Charitable Care)
• Help patients navigate the healthcare system, including scheduling and attending appointments
• Collaborate with providers to foster inclusive, bias-free care
• Build trusted relationships with community partners and maintain a resource inventory
• Serve as a cultural bridge and language liaison for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients
• Support community services like the One World Pantry, ensuring food and health resources are distributed equitably
• Track patient encounters and generate data reports for program evaluation

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of CHW experience or comparable community-based service experience
• Comfortable with home visits and community travel
• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine sense of empathy and support
• Collaborative mindset and ability to engage families facing complex challenges
• Willingness to support patients in hospital, clinic, and community settings
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Must meet and maintain Fleet Driving Safety & Compliance Policy requirements, if driving is a duty of the role

Why Join University Health?

• Work alongside a diverse and mission-driven team committed to health equity
• Make an immediate impact in underserved communities
• Access professional development opportunities in public health, advocacy, and health systems navigation
• Help shape a healthcare system that works for everyone

Be the bridge between the community and care. Join University Health and help us make health access a reality for all.

Apply now.