Outreach Specialist Jobs in California
Outreach Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in healthcare, public health, community nonprofits, and social services, with openings at every level from entry-level community health worker roles through senior program manager positions. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, where large employers like Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, and the County of Los Angeles operate extensive community engagement programs. The most in-demand specialties are health equity outreach, housing and homeless services, and youth and family programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Remote SD (Central Time)
Location: Remote, SD
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Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00
Department Details
Join Our Team and Grow The Good!
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm | Monday - Friday
Benefits:
- Remote Role
- Competitive salary based off of experience
- Employee Wellness Program
- Family like Team Culture
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive work environment
Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.
Job Summary
Greatly contributes to the success of integrated primary care ensuring overall quality patient care through prevention and wellness strategies. Supports a clinic by managing and coordinating care for their panel of patients. Monitor attribution, identify gaps in care, coordinate preventative services, and make outreach to patients or health care providers to ensure coordination of care. Ensure patient’s needs are being met by connecting to appropriate and available services, care team members, and resources to promote optimal health and wellbeing. Assists the clinic care team in managing and coordinating preventative screenings and wellness strategies for optimal health and wellbeing. Provides oversight to provider's patient panels by monitoring patient attribution contributing to integrity of the EMR, coordinating wellness screenings for specific specialties, supporting office visit, procedure, and scheduling screenings as appropriate, and managing the appropriate chronic disease registries, provider score cards, and result reconciliation. Promotes quality initiatives and improved patient outcomes. Participates in care for age related patients in all phases of preventative care and health maintenance. Functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines.
Track and report quality measures and validate accuracy and integrity of patient records. Participates in the care of patients by collecting subjective and objective data from the patient or caregiver to identify potential barriers to care (SDoH) and refers to care management roles as appropriate. Communicates collected data and obtains appropriate orders to support the health care team and follows through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the care team. Demonstrates computer literacy including using Microsoft Office products and electronic health record (EHR). High level of computer skills and ability to run registries. Demonstrates experience and professionalism in the following skills, but not limited to: customer service, critical thinking, multi-tasking, medical and medication terminology, and medical paperwork knowledge including insurance completion/submission requirements.
Qualifications
Post secondary education of one - two years, with an emphasis in healthcare or medical related field is preferred.
A minimum of one year work experience in ambulatory care, community outreach, patient or provider support, customer service, and/or various integrated care systems preferred.
Training in Motivational Interviewing and/or Mental Health First Aid preferred.
Background as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0260997
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No
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Outreach Specialist Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in outreach specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or a related human services field
- One or more years of community outreach or case management experience in California
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language common to the target community
- Familiarity with California's Medi-Cal system, CDSS programs, or county social services
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation for fieldwork
- Experience using CRM or case management platforms such as Salesforce or HMIS
Outreach Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a outreach specialist in California?
Most outreach specialist roles in California require at minimum an associate or bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, or a related field. There is no single state license required, but roles in health-focused outreach often expect a Community Health Worker certificate, which California community colleges offer through accredited programs. County and state agency positions may also require background clearance through the California Department of Justice before hire.
Which companies hire outreach specialists in California?
Employers hiring outreach specialists in California right now include California State University, SCAN Health Plan, and Sanford Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense network of county public health departments, large integrated health systems, and federally qualified health centers makes it one of the most consistent states for outreach hiring year-round.
Which California cities have the most outreach specialist jobs?
Compton, East Bay, and Los Angeles have the most outreach specialist openings in California. Los Angeles generates the largest share of postings due to its county public health infrastructure, large hospital networks, and the scale of its nonprofit sector, while San Francisco and Sacramento attract openings tied to state agencies, behavioral health programs, and community health centers serving large underserved populations.
Are there remote outreach specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Outreach specialist work is by nature field-based, requiring in-person contact with community members, clinics, or partner organizations. About 40% of outreach specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to involve coordination, grant reporting, or program planning rather than direct community engagement.
How can I get hired as a outreach specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a community health worker or peer support specialist role, which many California county health departments and federally qualified health centers post as entry-level positions requiring only a high school diploma and lived community experience. Large California employers such as LA County Department of Public Health and Inland Empire Health Plan run associate and trainee-level programs. Completing a Community Health Worker certificate through a California community college and volunteering with a local nonprofit are the credentials that consistently give new candidates an edge.
Where can I find and apply to outreach specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to outreach specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across healthcare, government, nonprofits, and community services. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listings.
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