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Connect families to Medi-Cal today while building sustainable Community Health Worker services for the future.
Employment
Full-time Non-exempt Benefits eligible
Location
Westminster/Midway City base Community work throughout Orange County
Language
Bilingual English–Spanish or English–Vietnamese required
About Abrazar
Abrazar (Spanish for “to embrace”) is a nonprofit direct-service organization that has addressed inequities in the social drivers of health since 1975. We embrace Orange County’s diverse communities, educate families and individuals about available resources, and empower them to improve their health, stability, and quality of life through culturally responsive, collaborative services.
Position Summary
Abrazar is seeking a bilingual, community-centered Community Enrollment and CHW Manager to lead our CalOptima Community Enrollers work and help develop Community Health Worker (CHW) services across Abrazar. This non-clinical position combines direct Medi-Cal enrollment, community outreach, program management, partner coordination, staff training, resource navigation, and CHW service development.
The immediate funding focus is the First 5 Orange County and CalOptima Health Community Enrollers Program through June 2028. The Manager will prioritize Abrazar’s assigned Engaged Neighborhoods—Growing Up Garden Grove and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative—while also meeting families where Abrazar is located and works and pursuing eligible outreach opportunities through hospitals, home visiting, developmental playgroups, childcare, Kid Builders, partner networks, and other community venues.
The long-term opportunity is to help Abrazar turn underused CHW services into a coordinated, compliant, and sustainable program. The Manager will work with the CalAIM team and other departments to identify appropriate members, strengthen referrals, deliver and document CHW services, train staff, improve billing readiness, and demonstrate the value of CHW-based navigation and light-touch case management beyond enrollment alone.
This position has shared reporting responsibilities. Chelsea Leyva, HVP Director, provides leadership for the First 5 OC Community Enrollers contract, Engaged Neighborhood partnerships, outreach milestones, and family-service connections. Lisa Nguyen, CalAIM Director, provides leadership for CHW service development, CalAIM compliance, documentation, billing readiness, and integration with Abrazar’s CalAIM team. The Manager is expected to maintain clear communication with both directors and coordinate priorities across the two areas.
Compensation and Benefits
$25.00–$27.00/hour: Candidates meeting minimum qualifications with relevant community outreach, benefits enrollment, healthcare navigation, CHW, or direct-service experience.
$27.01–$30.00/hour: Candidates with demonstrated Medi-Cal enrollment, program coordination, community partnership, staff training, CHW service delivery, or team-lead experience.
$30.01–$32.00/hour: Candidates with advanced directly relevant experience in program management, staff supervision, CHW operations, documentation and billing readiness, contract performance, or other highly relevant preferred qualifications.
Vacation: 12 days per year, accrued monthly after three months.
Health leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year after three months.
Holiday pay: 10 days per year after three months.
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
Essential ResponsibilitiesCommunity Enrollment Program Leadership
Lead daily implementation of Abrazar’s Community Enrollers Program and remain actively involved in enrollment, renewal, outreach, education, referrals, and follow-up.
Maintain a monthly work plan, community-event calendar, partner schedule, enrollment appointments, outreach strategy, and progress dashboard.
Coordinate regularly with First 5 OC, CalOptima Health, CHIOC, Engaged Neighborhood partners, and other participating agencies.
Prioritize Growing Up Garden Grove and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative while developing outreach opportunities in Abrazar’s service area and other eligible community settings.
Keep the shared tracker current; attend required check-ins; complete accurate monthly High 5 reporting; and promptly address performance gaps.
Coordinate complex applications and enrollment surges with CHIOC and other available technical-assistance partners.
Contract Outcomes and Accountability
Participate in at least five community events each month.
Complete at least 25 Medi-Cal applications or renewals each month.
Provide face-to-face outreach and education to at least 100 unduplicated people each month.
Connect at least nine families each month to continued services such as Healthy Steps, home visiting, fatherhood programs, developmental playgroups, and other appropriate resources.
Identify and support two First 5 OC-funded partner-agency staff each month to become certified enrollers.
Track locations, Engaged Neighborhood participation, outreach contacts, applications, referrals, trained enrollers, outcomes, and follow-up needs.
Participate in evaluation, continuous quality improvement, annual planning, data collection, and all required program meetings.
Medi-Cal Enrollment and Benefits Navigation
Assist community members with Medi-Cal applications, renewals, document collection, status follow-up, and coverage-maintenance education.
Explain application requirements and changing eligibility or renewal expectations in clear, culturally, and linguistically appropriate language.
Provide accurate referrals and warm handoffs for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Covered California, VITA/ITIN, healthcare, developmental, family-support, and other community resources.
Maintain appropriate certifications and complete required enrollment, privacy, security, and program training.
Protect confidential information and maintain accurate records of appointments, applications, contacts, referrals, and outcomes.
CHW Program Development and Service Delivery
Maintain a limited CHW caseload and provide person-centered assessment, health education, system navigation, advocacy, care planning, follow-up, and connection to health and social services.
Work with CalAIM and other Abrazar departments to identify members and activities appropriate for CHW services and establish effective internal referral pathways.
Develop practical CHW workflows, screening and referral tools, documentation templates, service standards, productivity expectations, and follow-up processes.
Train and coach staff on CHW eligibility, allowable services, documentation, referrals, member engagement, and billing readiness.
Review CHW documentation for completeness and collaborate with program, finance, billing, and compliance staff to address gaps and support accurate claims.
Monitor CHW referrals, services, outcomes, productivity, and revenue and recommend improvements that increase appropriate utilization and sustainability.
Serve as a cultural liaison and trusted navigator for members facing healthcare, behavioral-health, housing, transportation, language, benefits, or other access barriers.
Community Partnerships and Outreach
Build trusted relationships with families, schools, early-childhood networks, healthcare providers, hospitals, community organizations, faith communities, public agencies, and neighborhood leaders.
Plan and lead outreach events, presentations, enrollment appointments, group education, and follow-up activities, including occasional Saturdays and evenings.
Develop culturally appropriate outreach materials and coordinate promotion through Abrazar programs and partner networks.
Represent Abrazar professionally and ensure community members receive respectful, responsive, and accurate assistance.
Minimum Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Community Health, or a related field. A directly relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least three years of relevant experience in community outreach, benefits enrollment, healthcare navigation, CHW services, case management, care coordination, or social services.
At least one year of staff leadership, program coordination, team-lead, training, or comparable responsibility.
Experience assisting people with Medi-Cal enrollment or renewals, public-benefit applications, healthcare navigation, or comparable eligibility processes.
Demonstrated ability to plan community events, build partnerships, meet numeric deliverables, and maintain accurate trackers and reports.
Strong documentation, follow-through, public speaking, cultural humility, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to safeguard protected and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and agency requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfort learning enrollment, case-management, billing, and reporting systems.
Ability to work occasional evenings and Saturdays and travel throughout Orange County.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or prior certification as a Medi-Cal enroller, Covered California Certified Application Counselor, CHW, promotor/a, or comparable navigator.
Experience with CalOptima Health, First 5 OC, BenefitsCal, Medi-Cal renewals, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Covered California, VITA/ITIN, or Orange County benefit systems.
Experience developing CHW programs, workflows, documentation, billing practices, staff training, or cross-department referral systems.
Knowledge of CalAIM CHW services, Medi-Cal documentation and billing requirements, and the distinction between CHW, ECM, and other care-management services.
Experience working in Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminster, Midway City, or with Latino, Vietnamese, immigrant, low-income, and families with young children.
Training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, health education, or related practices.
Experience with ETO or comparable case-management software and intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to balance production-oriented enrollment targets with relationship-based community engagement and high-quality service.
Managerial initiative, sound judgment, accountability, adaptability, and willingness to remain hands-on in direct service.
Ability to turn emerging program requirements into clear workflows, training, monitoring, and measurable outcomes.
Commitment to health equity, culturally responsive communication, accurate documentation, compliant billing, and member-centered services.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across programs, departments, partners, and communities.
Mandatory Employment and Driving Requirements
Verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness and ability to obtain it.
Successful completion of tuberculosis, background, and drug screenings as conditions of hire.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance for any personal vehicle used for work, and the ability to qualify for Abrazar’s insurance coverage.
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands
The employee must be able to work effectively in office, community, and field settings; sit or stand for extended periods; travel between events and partner locations; use a computer and standard office equipment; communicate clearly; read and prepare detailed records; exercise independent judgment; and transport a laptop, outreach materials, and routine program supplies. The position involves occasional bending, reaching, and exposure to outdoor weather. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your bilingual community-engagement experience, Medi-Cal or benefits-enrollment experience, ability to meet measurable program targets, and interest in developing CHW services. Please indicate whether you are bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese, and list any relevant enrollment or CHW certifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abrazar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to culturally responsive services and an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, organizational needs, and job-related requirements, consistent with applicable law.
Management retains the right to assign, direct, and modify duties consistent with the position’s general level of responsibility. This posting is not an employment contract and may be revised as organizational or
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Connect families to Medi-Cal today while building sustainable Community Health Worker services for the future.
Employment
Full-time Non-exempt Benefits eligible
Location
Westminster/Midway City base Community work throughout Orange County
Language
Bilingual English–Spanish or English–Vietnamese required
About Abrazar
Abrazar (Spanish for “to embrace”) is a nonprofit direct-service organization that has addressed inequities in the social drivers of health since 1975. We embrace Orange County’s diverse communities, educate families and individuals about available resources, and empower them to improve their health, stability, and quality of life through culturally responsive, collaborative services.
Position Summary
Abrazar is seeking a bilingual, community-centered Community Enrollment and CHW Manager to lead our CalOptima Community Enrollers work and help develop Community Health Worker (CHW) services across Abrazar. This non-clinical position combines direct Medi-Cal enrollment, community outreach, program management, partner coordination, staff training, resource navigation, and CHW service development.
The immediate funding focus is the First 5 Orange County and CalOptima Health Community Enrollers Program through June 2028. The Manager will prioritize Abrazar’s assigned Engaged Neighborhoods—Growing Up Garden Grove and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative—while also meeting families where Abrazar is located and works and pursuing eligible outreach opportunities through hospitals, home visiting, developmental playgroups, childcare, Kid Builders, partner networks, and other community venues.
The long-term opportunity is to help Abrazar turn underused CHW services into a coordinated, compliant, and sustainable program. The Manager will work with the CalAIM team and other departments to identify appropriate members, strengthen referrals, deliver and document CHW services, train staff, improve billing readiness, and demonstrate the value of CHW-based navigation and light-touch case management beyond enrollment alone.
This position has shared reporting responsibilities. Chelsea Leyva, HVP Director, provides leadership for the First 5 OC Community Enrollers contract, Engaged Neighborhood partnerships, outreach milestones, and family-service connections. Lisa Nguyen, CalAIM Director, provides leadership for CHW service development, CalAIM compliance, documentation, billing readiness, and integration with Abrazar’s CalAIM team. The Manager is expected to maintain clear communication with both directors and coordinate priorities across the two areas.
Compensation and Benefits
$25.00–$27.00/hour: Candidates meeting minimum qualifications with relevant community outreach, benefits enrollment, healthcare navigation, CHW, or direct-service experience.
$27.01–$30.00/hour: Candidates with demonstrated Medi-Cal enrollment, program coordination, community partnership, staff training, CHW service delivery, or team-lead experience.
$30.01–$32.00/hour: Candidates with advanced directly relevant experience in program management, staff supervision, CHW operations, documentation and billing readiness, contract performance, or other highly relevant preferred qualifications.
Vacation: 12 days per year, accrued monthly after three months.
Health leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year after three months.
Holiday pay: 10 days per year after three months.
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
Essential ResponsibilitiesCommunity Enrollment Program Leadership
Lead daily implementation of Abrazar’s Community Enrollers Program and remain actively involved in enrollment, renewal, outreach, education, referrals, and follow-up.
Maintain a monthly work plan, community-event calendar, partner schedule, enrollment appointments, outreach strategy, and progress dashboard.
Coordinate regularly with First 5 OC, CalOptima Health, CHIOC, Engaged Neighborhood partners, and other participating agencies.
Prioritize Growing Up Garden Grove and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative while developing outreach opportunities in Abrazar’s service area and other eligible community settings.
Keep the shared tracker current; attend required check-ins; complete accurate monthly High 5 reporting; and promptly address performance gaps.
Coordinate complex applications and enrollment surges with CHIOC and other available technical-assistance partners.
Contract Outcomes and Accountability
Participate in at least five community events each month.
Complete at least 25 Medi-Cal applications or renewals each month.
Provide face-to-face outreach and education to at least 100 unduplicated people each month.
Connect at least nine families each month to continued services such as Healthy Steps, home visiting, fatherhood programs, developmental playgroups, and other appropriate resources.
Identify and support two First 5 OC-funded partner-agency staff each month to become certified enrollers.
Track locations, Engaged Neighborhood participation, outreach contacts, applications, referrals, trained enrollers, outcomes, and follow-up needs.
Participate in evaluation, continuous quality improvement, annual planning, data collection, and all required program meetings.
Medi-Cal Enrollment and Benefits Navigation
Assist community members with Medi-Cal applications, renewals, document collection, status follow-up, and coverage-maintenance education.
Explain application requirements and changing eligibility or renewal expectations in clear, culturally, and linguistically appropriate language.
Provide accurate referrals and warm handoffs for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Covered California, VITA/ITIN, healthcare, developmental, family-support, and other community resources.
Maintain appropriate certifications and complete required enrollment, privacy, security, and program training.
Protect confidential information and maintain accurate records of appointments, applications, contacts, referrals, and outcomes.
CHW Program Development and Service Delivery
Maintain a limited CHW caseload and provide person-centered assessment, health education, system navigation, advocacy, care planning, follow-up, and connection to health and social services.
Work with CalAIM and other Abrazar departments to identify members and activities appropriate for CHW services and establish effective internal referral pathways.
Develop practical CHW workflows, screening and referral tools, documentation templates, service standards, productivity expectations, and follow-up processes.
Train and coach staff on CHW eligibility, allowable services, documentation, referrals, member engagement, and billing readiness.
Review CHW documentation for completeness and collaborate with program, finance, billing, and compliance staff to address gaps and support accurate claims.
Monitor CHW referrals, services, outcomes, productivity, and revenue and recommend improvements that increase appropriate utilization and sustainability.
Serve as a cultural liaison and trusted navigator for members facing healthcare, behavioral-health, housing, transportation, language, benefits, or other access barriers.
Community Partnerships and Outreach
Build trusted relationships with families, schools, early-childhood networks, healthcare providers, hospitals, community organizations, faith communities, public agencies, and neighborhood leaders.
Plan and lead outreach events, presentations, enrollment appointments, group education, and follow-up activities, including occasional Saturdays and evenings.
Develop culturally appropriate outreach materials and coordinate promotion through Abrazar programs and partner networks.
Represent Abrazar professionally and ensure community members receive respectful, responsive, and accurate assistance.
Minimum Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Community Health, or a related field. A directly relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least three years of relevant experience in community outreach, benefits enrollment, healthcare navigation, CHW services, case management, care coordination, or social services.
At least one year of staff leadership, program coordination, team-lead, training, or comparable responsibility.
Experience assisting people with Medi-Cal enrollment or renewals, public-benefit applications, healthcare navigation, or comparable eligibility processes.
Demonstrated ability to plan community events, build partnerships, meet numeric deliverables, and maintain accurate trackers and reports.
Strong documentation, follow-through, public speaking, cultural humility, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to safeguard protected and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and agency requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfort learning enrollment, case-management, billing, and reporting systems.
Ability to work occasional evenings and Saturdays and travel throughout Orange County.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or prior certification as a Medi-Cal enroller, Covered California Certified Application Counselor, CHW, promotor/a, or comparable navigator.
Experience with CalOptima Health, First 5 OC, BenefitsCal, Medi-Cal renewals, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Covered California, VITA/ITIN, or Orange County benefit systems.
Experience developing CHW programs, workflows, documentation, billing practices, staff training, or cross-department referral systems.
Knowledge of CalAIM CHW services, Medi-Cal documentation and billing requirements, and the distinction between CHW, ECM, and other care-management services.
Experience working in Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminster, Midway City, or with Latino, Vietnamese, immigrant, low-income, and families with young children.
Training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, health education, or related practices.
Experience with ETO or comparable case-management software and intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to balance production-oriented enrollment targets with relationship-based community engagement and high-quality service.
Managerial initiative, sound judgment, accountability, adaptability, and willingness to remain hands-on in direct service.
Ability to turn emerging program requirements into clear workflows, training, monitoring, and measurable outcomes.
Commitment to health equity, culturally responsive communication, accurate documentation, compliant billing, and member-centered services.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across programs, departments, partners, and communities.
Mandatory Employment and Driving Requirements
Verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness and ability to obtain it.
Successful completion of tuberculosis, background, and drug screenings as conditions of hire.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance for any personal vehicle used for work, and the ability to qualify for Abrazar’s insurance coverage.
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands
The employee must be able to work effectively in office, community, and field settings; sit or stand for extended periods; travel between events and partner locations; use a computer and standard office equipment; communicate clearly; read and prepare detailed records; exercise independent judgment; and transport a laptop, outreach materials, and routine program supplies. The position involves occasional bending, reaching, and exposure to outdoor weather. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your bilingual community-engagement experience, Medi-Cal or benefits-enrollment experience, ability to meet measurable program targets, and interest in developing CHW services. Please indicate whether you are bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese, and list any relevant enrollment or CHW certifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abrazar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to culturally responsive services and an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, organizational needs, and job-related requirements, consistent with applicable law.
Management retains the right to assign, direct, and modify duties consistent with the position’s general level of responsibility. This posting is not an employment contract and may be revised as organizational or
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CHW jobs.
- CHW certification or willingness to obtain state-recognized certification
- Experience conducting home visits and community health outreach
- Proficiency with electronic health records or case management software
- Ability to conduct motivational interviewing and health coaching
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based work
- Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, preferred by many employers
Tips for Your CHW Job Search
Highlight your community ties directly
Employers hiring chws weigh lived experience in the community they serve as heavily as formal credentials. Name the specific neighborhoods, populations, or language groups you've worked with, not just job titles or organizations.
List your certifications by issuing body
CHW certification requirements vary by state, so name the issuing body alongside the credential, for example the Texas DSHS certificate or the Michigan CHW certification. Recruiters scan for the exact name, not a generic abbreviation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chw openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the funding source
Many chw positions are grant-funded, and job descriptions mirror the grant's target population. Mirror that language back, whether it's Medicaid beneficiaries, unhoused individuals, or a specific age group, to signal you understand the program's scope.
Prepare a concrete story about a client barrier
Interview panels for chw roles almost always ask for a real example of helping someone navigate a systemic obstacle. Practice one specific story that shows the barrier, the steps you took, and the outcome, without sharing protected information.
Ask about caseload size and supervision model
In chw roles, supervision structure and caseload ratios vary widely and directly affect burnout and career growth. Asking about these during the interview signals professional maturity and helps you evaluate whether the position is sustainable.
CHW Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chws?
Mindful Living, Nadia Care, and Abrazar are hiring the most chws right now, with openings concentrated in California, Arizona, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Federally qualified health centers and Medicaid managed care organizations consistently account for a large share of active postings.
How many chw jobs are remote?
About 43% of chw openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in care coordination, telephonic health coaching, and data-entry-heavy case management rather than direct outreach or home-visit positions, which remain largely in-person by nature.
How do you become a chw?
Start by completing a state-recognized CHW training program, which typically covers motivational interviewing, resource navigation, and cultural competency. Many states require passing a certification exam through the state health department. From there, entry-level positions at community health centers or nonprofits provide the supervised field experience most employers expect before hiring into independent roles.
How do you get hired as a chw with little experience?
Focus your application on lived experience in the community you want to serve, volunteer or practicum hours with a health or social service organization, and any peer support or health navigator work, even informal. Employers at federally qualified health centers and faith-based health programs often prioritize community trust and language skills over years of formal employment when filling entry-level chw positions.
What does the chw interview process look like?
Most chw interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with a supervisor and one or two program staff. Panels typically ask behavioral questions about de-escalation, working with clients in crisis, and navigating cultural differences. Some organizations include a scenario exercise or ask you to walk through how you would connect a client to a specific resource in the service area.
Where can I find and apply to chw jobs?
You can find and apply to chw jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your location, specialization, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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