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AltaMed Health Services

Community Health Organizer I

AltaMed Health Services, Commerce, California, United States

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Grow Healthy: If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview The Community Health Organizer I is an integral part of AltaMed’s Community Organizing and Research Engagement (CORE) team, responsible for partnering with community members and patients to advance community-centered solutions to advance health equity. The Community Health Organizer I will implement community-centered outreach, education, leadership development, and capacity-building activities within the communities in AltaMed’s service areas and support engagement of partners and other stakeholders. This role will engage community members and patients in co-planning strategies for program implementation and health equity campaigns, co-design culturally concordant informational materials with community members, and co-lead advocacy around community health priorities. The Community Health Organizer I will also contribute to community-engaged research around best practices for community engagement in health equity policy, systems, and environmental change and advocacy.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma required.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with community members or patients required.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred due to the population served.

Compensation $26.08 - $32.60 hourly

Benefits & Career Development

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Flexible Spending

Career Advancement & Development opportunities

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Corporate Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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