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Community Health Worker
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 24-31.52 HOUR
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Program Manager, Community Health Worker's are responsible for conducting outreach and education activities for identified populations. Community Health Worker's are responsible for identifying possible outreach and education locations and effective strategies to reach target population. Community Health Worker's will lead education sessions to both groups and individuals. Community Health Worker's working under this program will need to adhere to established procedures for outreach, education, advocacy and client referral. The focus area for Community Health Worker's will vary according to program goals. Community Health Worker's must become knowledgeable of focus area content, approved messaging and required procedures to advocate for clients. Community Health Worker's will need to adhere to established procedures for outreach, educations, advocacy, and client referral
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of one-year experience in community outreach, education advocacy work
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Frequently asked questions
Fluency in both English and Spanish significantly enhances communication with Bakersfield’s diverse populations, enabling tailored outreach and education. It allows community health workers to bridge language gaps, foster trust, and deliver culturally relevant health information, which is vital for successful advocacy and client engagement in this region.
While a formal certification isn’t always mandatory, California often favors candidates with community health worker certification or relevant public health training. Specialized knowledge about local health challenges and approved outreach techniques can boost a worker's qualifications, especially when serving regions like Bakersfield with unique community health dynamics.
Community Health Workers can progress into specialized outreach coordinators, program managers, or public health educators. Gaining experience in advocacy, client referral systems, and health education strategies can open pathways to leadership roles, enhancing impact and professional development within healthcare organizations.
Bakersfield’s spread-out geography means some health outreach locations may require reliable transportation for efficient travel. Traffic near downtown and highway 99 can affect commute times, so planning flexible schedules or carpooling might improve punctuality and outreach effectiveness.
The demand in Bakersfield remains steady due to ongoing community health initiatives and population growth. While positions exist, bilingual skills and proven outreach experience increase competitiveness, especially when applying to established providers like Mercy Hospitals under Catholic Health Initiatives.
Catholic Health Initiatives integrates a century-long commitment to compassionate care with a broad medical network, offering Community Health Workers access to diverse patient populations and specialized hospital services. This environment fosters holistic health advocacy grounded in community trust and established outreach frameworks.
Employees benefit from structured educational materials, approved messaging, and procedural guidelines that align with program goals. This support ensures consistent advocacy efforts and equips Community Health Workers to effectively conduct group and individual sessions within Bakersfield’s healthcare landscape.
Salaries typically range between $38,000 and $48,000 annually, reflecting Bakersfield’s cost of living and healthcare market. Bilingual candidates with relevant experience might command higher pay, especially within established systems like Catholic Health Initiatives that emphasize outreach efficacy.
Bakersfield offers a more community-centric work environment with less competition but possibly fewer resources than major metros. The role often involves broader outreach across rural and urban areas, demanding adaptable strategies, whereas larger cities may have more specialized positions with diverse patient demographics.
Unlike clinical roles, Community Health Workers focus on direct outreach, education, and advocacy tailored to community needs. Their daily tasks include identifying outreach sites, leading educational sessions, and facilitating client referrals, emphasizing grassroots health promotion rather than medical treatment.