Medix · 3 weeks ago
Community Health Worker - Fresno
Fresno, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMedix is dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. The Outreach Specialist plays a critical role in connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with essential healthcare and housing services, involving consistent outreach and collaboration with healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes.
MedicalPharmaceuticalWholesale
Responsibilities
Conduct regular outreach at assigned hospitals and healthcare facilities to identify individuals in need of housing and support services
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with discharge planning and social work teams
Receive and respond to referrals from healthcare providers for patients experiencing homelessness
Engage patients prior to discharge to introduce available resources and support options
Assist with client enrollment into programs that provide housing navigation, case management, or other supportive services
Coordinate with community providers to avoid service duplication and ensure continuity of care
Provide referrals, advocacy, and linkage to services including housing, health care, benefits, and other social supports
Assist clients in obtaining vital documents (e.g., ID, birth certificate, income verification)
Support clients in completing housing applications and navigating related paperwork
Research housing availability and engage with landlords to advocate for client placements
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed in community or healthcare settings
Participate in reporting and data tracking for internal and community stakeholder reporting
Qualification
Required
Community Health Worker Certification (or equivalent credential)
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (driving is required for this role)
Preferred
Associate's, bachelor's, or advanced degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field - or equivalent lived/work experience
Experience using Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
Current HMIS license
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
Health Benefits / Dental / Vision ( Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
Short Term Disability Insurance
Term Life Insurance Plan
Company
Medix
At Medix Distribution, we have designed solutions to meet the medical needs for the betterment of society as a whole.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase