Pathways Community Health Worker Job at Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Bellingham, WA

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  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Bellingham, WA

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

Pathways Community Health Worker – Posting #27240

Hourly Rate: $21.75

Position Summary:

Full-Time position available for a Pathways Community Health Worker for our Care Management team in Bellingham, WA. This position works closely with all clients, community organizations, and other departments. This culturally and geographically connected individual serves as a link between underserved communities and existing community resources. Candidates with a background in community outreach or case management are preferred. Knowledge of community resources is preferred. Through home visiting, this individual assists clients in overcoming barriers to health, social services, education and employment.

Driving to meet clients in homes, clinics, and hospitals is required. This person must have a valid driver license, proof of auto insurance and a vehicle safe for daily use. Prior to hire this person must submit a driver’s abstract demonstrating that they are safe to drive as deemed by Sea Mar’s Health and Safety/Compliance Officer. Within the course of employment, a current driver’s abstract may be requested. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Be a patient advocate.
  • Conduct standardized patient in-take and risk assessments.
  • Establish a trusting relationship with the target population, referred clients, and community partners.
  • Identify and assist clients with client identified health and social service goals as appropriate.
  • Assist in the development of strategies to address or eliminate barriers to care.
  • Work collaboratively with the Program Manager, PCP, and other assigned personnel to make sure that all relevant client needs are identified and addressed.
  • Participate in on going assessment of the client and family needs to determine if expected outcomes are reached and to ensure implementation and/or adjustment of the service plan.
  • Providing ongoing follow-up on treatment on PCP plans utilizing basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with clients/families.

Requirements and/or Experience:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Community outreach or case management experience preferred.
  • Experience working with people from various backgrounds required.
  • Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, homelessness, chronic mental illness, or people in crisis preferred. 
  • Maintain a clear understanding of the Federal, State, and community resources available.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations to self in the clinic,
    office, home and community settings and to take appropriate action.
  • Prefer one year paid or volunteer experience providing medical, social service or behavioral health case management or care coordination.
  • Must have current CPR certification and maintain throughout employment.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, but not required.

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, please email Marcus Brooks, Care Manager, at  [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 12/31/2024

External Candidates considered after 1/3/2025

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 thru our Career page at

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time,

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