Community Health Worker (PT)

  • Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
  • San Jose, CA, 95128
  • Part Time
  • Associates Degree
  • Entry Level

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Job Description:

AACI is dedicated to serving the wellness needs of our community utilizing a strength based, client centered, and culturally sensitive approach.

 

The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between the community and AACI’s physical health, behavioral health, and wellness programs. Primarily working in the community with specific populations.

 

Why work at AACI?

  • Flexible schedule 
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Supportive working environment

 

 The ideal candidate has:

  • Associates Degree in public health or related field or equivalent experience
  • One or more years public health experience in the community
  • Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural professional and experiential backgrounds and 
  • This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies

 

Apply now and help us strengthen the hope and resilience of our community members by improving their health, mental health and well-being!

 

 

COVID-19 considerations:

 

AACI’s primary concern is for the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and community including candidates. AACI offers a variety of programs, however we are ultimately classified as a Health Care Facility under the state order mandating vaccination. All members of our workforce must be fully vaccinated. New employees must provide proof of vaccination at time of hire. To be considered fully vaccinated, please wait 14 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or after the one dose of Johnson & Johnson. 


Company Description:

Founded in 1973, AACI is one of the largest community-based organizations advocating for and serving the marginalized and vulnerable ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. Our many programs address the health and well-being of the individual and advances our belief in providing care that goes beyond just health, but also provides people a sense of hope and new possibilities. Current programs include behavioral and primary health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, center for survivors of torture, shelter and services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors, senior center, youth programs, and community advocacy.

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