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 (CHW) - Posting #26009

　　Hourly Rate: $20.00

　　Position Summary:

　　Full-time CHW available for the Care Management Program in Everett, WA. The main function of the Community Health Worker is to support the Transition of Care RN. Working under the Transition of Care Nurse, the CHW’s focuses on Sea Mar patients who have been admitted with a true medical problem and who are going home to self-care.  The focus is to oversee the patient population that is falling through the cracks and is at highest risk for readmission.  

　　Exclusions to eligibility include planned surgeries, pregnancy related admissions, primary psych diagnosis, and primary substance use diagnosis.  Understanding the program and its exclusions does get a bit complicated in that those exclusions apply to the PRIMARY diagnosis only.  For example, if someone with substance use is admitted with COPD, they would be eligible for the program.  Additional information will be given once hired for this position.

　　This position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage time, resources, and client caseload efficiently. Under the direction of the Transition of Care RN & Social Worker, 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.

　　Qualifications and/or Education:

　　High School diploma or GED required.

　　One year of health and/or social services experience preferred.

　　Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

　　Background in Community Outreach or Case management preferred

　　Knowledge of Community Resources preferred

　　Willingness to commute to meet with clients various settings including clients home, clinic, hospital and/or clinic

　　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 or 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 Anna-Maria Valentine, Care Manager a t [email protected]

　　Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Posted 01/18/2024

　　External candidates considered after 01/23/2024

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

　　Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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