Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Community Health Worker for MSS - Posting #26962

Hourly Rate: $21.75

Position Summary:

Full-time Community Health Worker position available for the Maternity Support Services (MSS) Program in Seattle, WA. This position requires flexibility, self-initiative, and the ability to manage time, resources, and client caseload efficiently. Applicant must have access to an insured vehicle, and be able to make home visits. Computer experience needed and database entry skills preferred. Under the direction of the program manager, works closely with all MSS team members scheduling appointments, maintaining client’s charts, enrolling clients into the program, dealing with phone calls and questions about the program. May follow up on clients in their homes and deliver basic health messages, and ensure that utilization of medical care and other community resources are met. 

• Teaches basic principles of self-care including appropriate utilization of available pre- and post-natal care, thus reducing negative birth outcomes. 
• Connect clients to Sea Mar and non-Sea Mar resources as appropriate and track all resources
  available to clients. These services may include but are not limited to insurance enrollment, preventive health services, behavioral health, dental and care management.
• Provide appropriate provider and/or resource referrals to the client to help promote well-being
  within the family.
• Enrolls clients in the First Steps program and enters client information into database.
• Monitor and document clients’ ability to keep regularly scheduled medical and social service
  appointments, thus ensuring greater client use of appropriate services.

Qualifications and/or Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of health and/or social services experience working with the childbearing family required.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not required. Must be open to using an interpreter.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid WA State Driver License, and auto insurance.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply :

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Paola Jimenez, MSS Program Manager, at  paolajimenez@seamarchc.org.  

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 10/3/2024

External candidates considered after 10/8/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply through our Career page at -general.html

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