Community Health Worker

Search by Keyword Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Radius Select Radius 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Community Health Worker Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20181828 Category Clinical Administration Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) The Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides care for every member of the family, across generations and over lifetimes. We aim to enhance the quality of life for underserved and vulnerable patients while educating future generations of highly skilled, compassionate primary care specialists. Our goal is to combine education, patient advocacy, and evidence-based research to advance family medicine and geriatrics. Our department is seeking a Community Health Worker to be part of our Keck School of Medicine of USC Street Medicine Program. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients navigate and access community services, and other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and other team members through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activity will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients. Provide social support and informal counseling, and advocate for individuals and community health needs. Some after-hours work may be involved. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm on-site at the Los Angeles, CA office. Some after-hour and weekend work may be involved. It is not a hybrid or remote position. The Street Medicine Community Health Worker (CHW) duties include but are not limited to:
• The CHW is responsible for driving the team to and from rounds in the team Pick-up Truck and maintaining the vehicle.
• During medical, nursing, and allied health street visits, the CHW is responsible for maintaining situational awareness and ensuring scene safety.
• Responsible for performing community outreach and establishing trusting relationships with patients while providing general support and encouragement.
• Providing ongoing follow-up with patients including:
• basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with patients/families.
• phone calls, home visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
• Help patients attend appointments.
• Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
• Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.
• Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms. Conduct eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up with uninsured patients.
• Work closely with the medical provider to help ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care, including scheduling street medicine visits per the provider’s care plan. Follow-up with patients should be continuous from initial identification through closure.
• Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and community service agencies (i.e. Department of Human Services, Heath Care for Homeless, hospitals, support groups, etc.).
• Record patient care management information in the EMR (training provided) and other software no later than 24 hours after patient contact.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training, and other meetings as requested. Manage an assigned caseload of patients. Other duties as assigned. General

Responsibilities:
• Work cooperatively with other clinical personnel assigned to the same patient.
• Become knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to the needs of patients/families.
• Be responsible for providing consistent communication to the rest of the Street Medicine team to evaluate the patient.
• Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating Street Medicine's mission. Job Qualifiations:
•

Education:
High school or equivalent
•

Experience:
1 year
• Current and valid California driver’s license. Working knowledge of Los Angeles County cities and freeway systems.
• Current proof of TB test and updated immunization records for LA County credentialing. Preferred

experience:
2 years of working with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and/or lived experience with homelessness. The hourly rate range for this position is $23.04 -$26.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D (opens in new window)for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. Minimum

Education:
High school or equivalent Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum

Experience:
1 year Minimum

Skills:
Working knowledge of local maps/freeway systems. experience providing medical/clinical guidance. Experience working with unsheltered and unhoused groups, and/or lived experience with homelessness. Advanced judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision. Data gathering and analysis skills. Excellent time management skills. Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Experience in customer service. Practiced use of discretion and decision-making ability. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to build and maintain deep and meaningful relationships with community members and outside agencies. Preferred

Education:
Related undergraduate study And Specialized/technical training Preferred Certifications: Certifications in CPR, basic life support and/or mental health first aid. Preferred

Experience:
2 years Preferred

Skills:
Demonstrated experience in community healthcare and/or street medicine. A current understanding and appreciation of the cultural vibrancy and historical significance of local communities in Los Angeles and Southern California. Extensive knowledge and/or understanding of numerous cultural issues (e.g., immigration, socioeconomic, LGBTQIA+). Fluent in one or more languages in addition to English (e.g., Spanish, Korean, American Sign Language). Job ID REQ20181828 Posted Date 10/19/2026 Apply Current employees apply here SHARE
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• Clinical Administration, Los Angeles, California, United StatesRemove Confirm Email By signing up, I acknowledge I have read the USC privacy policy , and I wish to receive email and SMS communications. I understand I can opt-out from receiving email and SMS communications at any time. Community Health Worker Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20181828 Category Clinical Administration Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) The Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides care for every member of the family, across generations and over lifetimes. We aim to enhance the quality of life for underserved and vulnerable patients while educating future generations of highly skilled, compassionate primary care specialists. Our goal is to combine education, patient advocacy, and evidence-based research to advance family medicine and geriatrics. Our department is seeking a Community Health Worker to be part of our Keck School of Medicine of USC Street Medicine Program. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients navigate and access community services, and other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and other team members through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activity will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients. Provide social support and informal counseling, and advocate for individuals and community health needs. Some after-hours work may be involved. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm on-site at the Los Angeles, CA office. Some after-hour and weekend work may be involved. It is not a hybrid or remote position. The Street Medicine Community Health Worker (CHW) duties include but are not limited to:
• The CHW is responsible for driving the team to and from rounds in the team Pick-up Truck and maintaining the vehicle.
• During medical, nursing, and allied health street visits, the CHW is responsible for maintaining situational awareness and ensuring scene safety.
• Responsible for performing community outreach and establishing trusting relationships with patients while providing general support and encouragement.
• Providing ongoing follow-up with patients including:
• basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with patients/families.
• phone calls, home visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
• Help patients attend appointments.
• Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
• Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.
• Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms. Conduct eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up with uninsured patients.
• Work closely with the medical provider to help ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care, including scheduling street medicine visits per the provider’s care plan. Follow-up with patients should be continuous from initial identification through closure.
• Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and community service agencies (i.e. Department of Human Services, Heath Care for Homeless, hospitals, support groups, etc.).
• Record patient care management information in the EMR (training provided) and other software no later than 24 hours after patient contact.
• Attend regular staff meetings, training, and other meetings as requested. Manage an assigned caseload of patients. Other duties as assigned. General

Responsibilities:
• Work cooperatively with other clinical personnel assigned to the same patient.
• Become knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to the needs of patients/families.
• Be responsible for providing consistent communication to the rest of the Street Medicine team to evaluate the patient.
• Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating Street Medicine's mission. Job Qualifiations:
•

Education:
High school or equivalent
•

Experience:
1 year
• Current and valid California driver’s license. Working knowledge of Los Angeles County cities and freeway systems.
• Current proof of TB test and updated immunization records for LA County credentialing. Preferred

experience:
2 years of working with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and/or lived experience with homelessness. The hourly rate range for this position is $23.04 -$26.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D (opens in new window)for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. Minimum

Education:
High school or equivalent Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum

Experience:
1 year Minimum

Skills:
Working knowledge of local maps/freeway systems. experience providing medical/clinical guidance. Experience working with unsheltered and unhoused groups, and/or lived experience with homelessness. Advanced judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision. Data gathering and analysis skills. Excellent time management skills. Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Experience in customer service. Practiced use of discretion and decision-making ability. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to build and maintain deep and meaningful relationships with community members and outside agencies. Preferred

Education:
Related undergraduate study And Specialized/technical training Preferred Certifications: Certifications in CPR, basic life support and/or mental health first aid. Preferred

Experience:
2 years Preferred

Skills:
Demonstrated experience in community healthcare and/or street medicine. A current understanding and appreciation of the cultural vibrancy and historical significance of local communities in Los Angeles and Southern California. Extensive knowledge and/or understanding of numerous cultural issues (e.g., immigration, socioeconomic, LGBTQIA+). Fluent in one or more languages in addition to English (e.g., Spanish, Korean, American Sign Language). Job ID REQ20181828 Posted Date 10/19/2026 Apply Current employees apply here