Community Health Worker - Street Medicine
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California, US
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.
Job description
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-ho...