Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: ONGOING

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE CAL VOICES' ONLINE JOB APPLICATION.

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YOU WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSITION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION. CLICK HERE OR PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Peer Community Health Worker (PCHW) is a full-time position employed by Cal Voices that works closely with clinicians, and social workers, and case managers in Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Integrated Care (CIC). PCHWs combine the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers to help Kaiser Members manage their chronic physical and behavioral health conditions, prevent emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations, address social drivers of health, and improve health outcomes. PCHWs use their lived experiences of wellness, resilience, and recovery to provide peer mentoring and emotional support; personal wellness and recovery planning; health education; system navigation, linkage, and referrals; and self-help support groups to Kaiser Members. PCHWs must possess thorough knowledge of available community resources in the greater Sacramento region and be capable of supporting others using strengths-based, recovery-focused approaches that are non-clinical and relationship-based. This is a fast-paced work environment where new tasks unexpectedly arise and priorities frequently shift, so organization, effective time management, flexibility, internal motivation, ethics, integrity, and personal responsibility are also essential. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification or a Community Health Worker Certificate is required within 90 days of hire.

Cal Voices is a peer-run, grassroots behavioral health advocacy agency. As such, candidates must have personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge and possess credibility with diverse cultural communities and members of traditionally underserved populations (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants, refugees, former foster youth, unhoused, criminal legal system involvement, etc.). Qualified individuals who have participated in public behavioral health services in any California county, are familiar with Kaiser Permanente’s system of care, are bilingual/bicultural, and/or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations are strongly desired. Spanish language fluency is also desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Qualifications (A + B)
  • A. Lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge; and
  • B. Credibility with diverse cultural communities and members of traditionally underserved populations
• Education and Work Experience (A + B)
  • A. A high school diploma or an associate’s degree in a relevant field (psychology, public health, sociology, social work, human services, etc.); and
  • B. Two years or 2,000 hours of paid or volunteer work experience performing the core duties of this position (Peer Support Services and/or Community Health Worker services)
• A valid class "C" California driver license
• Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday
• An auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirement in California
• Ability to perform all of the Job Duties for this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Possession of the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position
• Ability to meet all of the Physical and Mental Requirements for this position
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background and basic health screening, if offered this position

DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE OR PASTE THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE JOB DUTIES AND REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL NEED THE JOB DESCRIPTION TO COMPLETE PARTS OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The frequencies listed below are based on estimated annual averages. Actual frequencies may vary.

Regularly: daily/ongoing; Often: 1-2 times/week; Occasionally: 1-2 times/month; Rarely: 1-2 times/year

The person in this position is required to:

• Regularly perform all of the Job Duties for this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Regularly apply the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position
• Regularly work 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday during business hours
• Regularly work onsite in Sacramento, CA at least three days per week
• Often attend face-to-face visits with Members at their homes and out in the community
• Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends
• Often attend virtual meetings and trainings
• Often plan and facilitate support groups and other in-person activities
• Often attend onsite meetings and events in the Sacramento area
• Occasionally travel to distant locations throughout California
• Occasionally stay out-of-town overnight
• Often engage in community outreach, engagement, and public speaking activities
• Occasionally deliver talks and presentations
• Regularly use a computer, the internet, electronic equipment, and digital devices
• Regularly perform substantial typing
• Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday
• Regularly write notes or otherwise document and organize important information
• Regularly communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Regularly read, analyze, summarize, and organize complex data, ideas, and information
• Regularly explain complicated concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding
• Regularly perform basic math calculations (counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, averaging)
• Regularly manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday
• Regularly execute activities involving multiple steps and tasks
• Regularly engage in critical thinking and perform ongoing problem-solving
• Regularly maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work-related stressors
• Regularly address issues, problems, and challenges as soon as they arise

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Disclaimers: Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will. Position sustainability relies on the continuity of existing contracts and funding levels. Although not guaranteed, future pay increases may be given based on revenue growth, demonstrated skills, quality of work performance, and/or value of the employee's contributions to the agency.

• Starting Compensation: $23.00 per hour
• Benefits: This position is eligible for employer-paid medical (up to 95%), dental (100%), vision (100%), and life insurance (100% of $50,000 policy) plans. Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans. Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices' 403(b) retirement plan, pre-tax health and dependent care accounts, long term disability plan, and more.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 20 days per year
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days per year

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ( PLEASE READ CAREFULLY )

• You must complete Cal Voices’ online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email, fax, mail, in-person, or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
• Do your homework. We want to hire the right person, not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Learn about Cal Voices, who we are, and what we do before you apply. Check out our website ( and to read about our programs, values, and governing philosophies. Your application will reveal your level of interest in this position and desire to work at Cal Voices.
• Be prepared. A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you. Keep a copy of it with you when completing the online application, as several questions will ask you to respond to specific information in the job description. You must upload an electronic copy of your resume in the online application. A separate cover letter is not required or desired. The online application asks you to provide the names and contact information for two professional references, so make sure this information is up-to-date and ready to go.
• Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete, as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline. When reviewing your application, we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail, as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness, thoroughness, accuracy, spelling, and grammar all matter. Slow down and make your responses count.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Contact Person: Nichole Rosendo, Program Manager

Email/Phone: nrosendo@calvoices.org / 916-366-4600

Email Subject Line: Peer Community Health Worker Position

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