Community Health Worker

commonspirit· Community Health Initiatives
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Community Health Worker, you will serve as a vital link between underserved communities and essential community resources. You will be instrumental in reducing health disparities by helping clients navigate and access critical health, social, educational, and employment services through a home-visiting model. Every day you will proactively engage with clients through home visits, meticulously assessing their needs and identifying specific Pathways to care and support. You will connect clients to identified community resources, provide guidance on accessing medical, behavioral health, and social services, and offer practical assistance to overcome logistical obstacles. To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of the cultural and geographical nuances of underserved communities. A strong ability to problem-solve, coupled with empathy and resilience, is essential for effectively removing barriers to care and empowering clients.

 

  • Is a role model for the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort, i.e. demonstrates AIDET principles when interacting with customers, subordinates and colleagues
  • Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients, and their support team, while providing general support and encouragement
  • Based on social needs screening results, provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/support team
  • Follow-up with patients via phone calls and visits to other settings where patients may need assistance
  • Follow up with patients should be on-going from initial identification through closure
  • Help patients reach personal goals and attend appointments, as needed

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate General Studies, or
  • High School GED General Studies 
  • A minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting working with patients, healthcare services, medical groups and payors 
  • A minimum of one (1)year experience in community outreach, advocacy work within the healthcare/community
  • Completion of Community Health Worker certification program at Charles Drew University, within 12 months from hire

Preferred

  • Associates Other in a healthcare related field 
  • Driver's License: CA 
  • Bilingual Spanish speaker and ability to read and write Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Community Health Worker position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Community Health Worker role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Community Health Worker role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Community Health Worker role in the Community Health Initiatives department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Community Health Worker at commonspirit belong to?
This Community Health Worker position is part of the Community Health Initiatives department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Community Health Worker position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Community Health Worker job at commonspirit posted?
This Community Health Worker position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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