Community Health Worker for MSS
Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Community Health Worker for MSS - Posting
26962 Hourly Rate: $21.75 Position Summary: Full-time Community
Health Worker position available for the Maternity Support Services
(MSS) Program in Seattle, WA. This position requires flexibility,
self-initiative, and the ability to manage time, resources, and
client caseload efficiently. Applicant must have access to an
insured vehicle, and be able to make home visits. Computer
experience needed and database entry skills preferred. Under the
direction of the program manager, works closely with all MSS team
members scheduling appointments, maintaining client’s charts,
enrolling clients into the program, dealing with phone calls and
questions about the program. May follow up on clients in their
homes and deliver basic health messages, and ensure that
utilization of medical care and other community resources are met.
Duties and Responsibilities: Teaches basic principles of self-care
including appropriate utilization of available pre- and post-natal
care, thus reducing negative birth outcomes. Connect clients to Sea
Mar and non-Sea Mar resources as appropriate and track all
resources available to clients. These services may include but are
not limited to insurance enrollment, preventive health services,
behavioral health, dental and care management. Provide appropriate
provider and/or resource referrals to the client to help promote
well-being within the family. Enrolls clients in the First Steps
program and enters client information into database. Monitor and
document clients’ ability to keep regularly scheduled medical and
social service appointments, thus ensuring greater client use of
appropriate services. Qualifications and/or Education: High School
diploma or GED required. One year of health and/or social services
experience working with the childbearing family required. This
position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of
hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout
employment. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not
required. Must be open to using an interpreter. Must have reliable
transportation, valid WA State Driver License, and auto insurance.
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 regarding the position, email Paola Jimenez, MSS Program
Manager, at paolajimenez@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal
Opportunity Employer Posted 10/3/2024 External candidates
considered after 10/8/2024 This position is represented by Office
and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Please
visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may
also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs
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