• Patient Advocate & Community Health Navigator

• Location:

• San Jose, CA or Gilroy, CA

• Pay Rate:

• $27.00 per hour
• Make a Difference in Your Community
• Are you passionate about helping individuals and families overcome barriers to healthcare and essential services? We are seeking a dedicated
• Community Health Worker II (CHW II)
• to serve as a trusted advocate, resource navigator, and liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community services.

In this role, you will work directly with patients across clinics, community settings, outreach events, schools, mobile services, and other locations to connect individuals with healthcare, social services, and critical support resources. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to improving health outcomes and making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.

• What You'll Do
• As a Community Health Worker II, you will: + Serve as a trusted community advocate and liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

+ Conduct outreach, engagement, care coordination, and case management activities. + Complete Certified Enrollment Counselor (CEC) activities, including determining eligibility and assisting patients with health plan enrollment. + Analyze screening and assessment results and communicate findings to care teams. + Connect patients with healthcare services and community resources, including: + Food assistance + Housing resources + Financial support programs + Transportation assistance + Other social and healthcare services + Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions. + Collect and maintain accurate documentation and data required by programs, funders, and regulatory agencies. + Support grant-related initiatives through eligibility assessments, socioeconomic screenings, and identification of healthcare disparities. + Assist individuals and families experiencing crises through advocacy, problem-solving, and resource coordination. + Utilize de-escalation techniques when appropriate. + Administer program evaluation tools such as surveys, pre-tests, and post-tests, and assist with outcome reporting. + Provide education and resources related to: + Nutrition + Physical activity + Personal hygiene + Substance use prevention + General health and wellness + Maintain confidentiality and accurate records of all patient interactions. + Work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• What We're Looking For
• Required Qualifications
• + High school diploma or equivalent + Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification + Certified Enrollment Counselor (CEC) Certification + 1-2 years of experience in community health, healthcare services, social services, or a similar field preferred + Bilingual skills are highly preferred + Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills + Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners + Strong organizational and documentation skills •Work Environment•This position may involve: + Traveling between multiple sites and community locations + Visiting patients in their homes or accompanying them to appointments + Working outdoors in varying weather conditions + Providing services in clinics, schools, community events, mobile units, shelters, outreach locations, and other community-based settings + Flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends •Why Join Us?
• This is an opportunity to play a vital role in improving access to healthcare and social services for individuals and families who need it most.

If you are passionate about health equity, community outreach, and helping others navigate complex systems of care, we encourage you to apply. The Non-Clinical Case Manager coordinates referrals, service planning, and client documentation for designated caseload(s).

• Minimum Requirements:

• + Professional License in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or Social Services preferred + Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or Social Services fields preferred + Experience in Case Management, Behavioral Sciences, Human Services or Social Services preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age •Benefits•At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs •Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

• About Amergis
• Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Job Category:

• Admin

• Job Function:

• Admin | Non-Clinical Case Manager | Non-Clinical Case Manager

• Job Type:

• Contract - Full Time

• Setting:

• Healthcare Facilities

• Position Type:

• Healthcare

• Office Number:

• 0671

• Contract Duration:

• 53 •

Pay Rate:

• $1000 / Week

• Date Posted:

• 2026-08-17T13:21:12