Category: Support Services
Department: 83600 - Clinical Social Work
Job Type: Part-Time
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 8 Hour
About Torrance Memorial
Recognized among the Best Hospitals for 2025–26 and ranked 8th in California, Torrance Memorial continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in health care. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and a deep commitment to our patients and community. When you join us, you’ll find a place where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact truly matters.
Description
| The community health worker (CHW) will provide access to preventive and medical care services for patients in the ambulatory and in-patient settings. CHWs provide direct linkage to supportive resources which address and better support social determinants of health. |
- Provides screenings of risk-factors that impact an individuals access to care
- Follows up with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions about the recommended next steps
- Builds relationships with patients by telephone to connect to medical appointment's and answer questions abut the recommended next steps
- Builds relationships and maintains contact with existing business partners that support business office functions
- Follows up and assists families who are having difficulty accessing resources to which they were referred
- Fully understands and is able to explain the issues for which they are screening and the resources available to meet those needs
- Understands and can explain insurance and CalFresh programs (such as eligibility, benefits, application process, requirements, premiums, and co-pays) and other community health services
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License/Certification Requirement Drivers License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation |
Compensation Range: $25.00/hr |
