Community Health Work (CHW)

2020 Vision Youth is an official provider of community health worker services through Molina Healthcare, Kaiser Healthcare, Independent Living Systems, IEHP and Medi-Cal healthcare.

At No Cost to You

Resources Provided

  • Housing Resources
  • Employment
  • Utility Assistance
  • Education Resources
  • Food Assistance
  • Hotel Vouchers
  • Youth Services / Programs
  • Health Services
  • Transportation Services
  • 0-5 Resources
  • Senior Resources
  • And More

Among the many known outcomes of CHWs’ service are the following:

  • Improved access to health care services.
  • Increased health and screening.
  • Better understanding between community members and the health and social service system.
  • Enhanced communication between community members and health providers.
  • Increased use of health care services.
  • Improved adherence to health recommendations.
  • Reduced need for emergency and specialty services.1
  • Employment resources- job search- resume building- interview training 

Community Health Work (CHW)

Coordinating care

● Connect individuals with healthcare providers and social service agencies

● Make sure individuals get the necessary care and services they are
needing/requesting

● Help individuals with communication barriers/gaps especially with the healthcare
system

● Assist individuals with navigating their resources as well as their systems of care
and what’s available to them

● Advocate for those individuals and make sure the receive the services that are necessary for them

Case management and resource access

● Help in assisting individuals in navigating the healthcare system

● Connect people with social services (housing, food, assistance, education, social support, financial assistance, etc.)

● support individuals in obtaining financial assistance benefits
Advocacy

● CHWs should advocate for the individuals and the communities

● Make sure that our clients are heard in the decision making process

● Promote equitable access to services and resources as necessary

Health Education and Outreach

● Help healthcare advise fit the cultural needs of the community as well as the individuals needs

● Help engage the community members to raise awareness about community needs

● Help the community members make better lifestyle choices

● Promote lifestyle changes; encourage and support individuals and also help with adopting positive health habits

Data collection and reporting

● Collect data on community health needs

● Collecting data identifies the trend of issues affecting the community’s well being

● Share this information with health care providers

● This gives us a way to expand resources to be able to fit everyone’s needs

Collaboration

● Our company will collaborate with healthcare providers (IEHP,Molina,Kaiser..Etc.)

● Engage with other collaborators to support the community’s healthcare needs

● Achieving goals by reaching out to other to partner/help