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Community Health Advocate

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American Nursing Care

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United States , Henderson

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Salary:

18.15 - 25.63 USD / Hour

Job Description:

As our Community Health Worker, you will be a vital link between individuals and essential community resources, actively working to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services.Every day, you will proactively engage with clients, assessing their needs and identifying pathways to care and support. You'll connect individuals to relevant health, social, educational, and employment resources, providing guidance and practical assistance to overcome logistical barriers.To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount.

Job Responsibility:

  • Advises clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving
  • Acts as a resource to all clients, providers and the community
  • Attends community meetings and health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members
  • Distributes flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community
  • Refers community members to needed health services
  • Advises clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services
  • Advocates for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers
  • Identifies or contacts members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low- income populations, or pregnant women
  • Identifies the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area
  • Interprets, translates, or provides cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members
  • Provides one to one coaching to those individuals desiring this service

Requirements:

  • High School Graduate
  • Experience working in the community
  • High School GED, upon hire

Nice to have:

  • Bachelors Other
  • Teaching experience, upon hire
What we offer:
  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • life insurance
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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