Community Health Worker – School-Based Health Centers

The Community Health Worker (CHW) School-Based Health Centers serves as a key member of the School-Based Health Center team and helps connect students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community partners to healthcare services and supportive resources.

This position supports timely access to care through outreach, care coordination, education, resource navigation, and follow-up.

The CHW works closely with medical, dental, behavioral health, school, and community partners to address barriers to care, improve communication, strengthen service utilization, and promote student health, engagement, and overall well-being.

Community Health Worker School-Based Health Centers Essential Functions Functional Area: Student Outreach, Care Coordination & Service Navigation Estimated Effort: 50% Assist with School-Based Health Center enrollment, registration, consent forms, and program participation activities Conduct outreach to students and families regarding available healthcare services Coordinate appointments for medical, dental, behavioral health, and other supportive services provided through the School-Based Health Center Provide appointment reminders and follow-up communication with students, families, and school personnel Identify barriers that may prevent students from accessing healthcare services and work with families and care teams to address those barriers Assist families with connecting to insurance programs, transportation resources, and community support services Support continuity of care by coordinating referrals between school-based services and external providers Participate in case conferencing and care coordination activities as appropriate Document contacts, referrals, services provided, and follow-up activities in appropriate systems Maintain HIPAA compliance and handle confidential patient information professionally Functional Area: School Partnerships, Student Engagement & Community Outreach Estimated Effort: 40% Serve as a liaison between Valley View Health Centers and school staff and administration Coordinate regular communication with school partners to identify access challenges, service gaps, and operational issues Develop positive working relationships with school administrators, teachers, counselors, nurses, and support staff Promote awareness of School-Based Health Center services among students, families, and school personnel Assist with health promotion activities, educational events, wellness campaigns, and outreach initiatives Participate in school events, family engagement nights, community events, and health fairs Support student engagement activities designed to improve awareness and utilization of available healthcare services Coordinate communication materials, flyers, newsletters, and educational resources Connect students and families with social services and community resources that address social determinants of health Assist in identifying student and family needs related to food securi...