Mobile Community Health Worker

Job Description

Job Description

HOMELESSNESS HURTS. HEALTH CARE HELPS.

For nearly 35 years, Fourth Street Clinic has provided essential health care to individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown Salt Lake City. Join our team and make a meaningful difference by helping patients access compassionate, integrated care directly in the community.

Position Overview

The Mobile Clinic Community Health Worker (CHW) is a vital member of Fourth Street Clinic's Outreach Department, supporting mobile clinic operations and patient care in the field. This role strengthens access to health and social services, reduces barriers to care, and builds trusting relationships with patients. The CHW works closely with the mobile clinic supervisor, medical providers, outreach teams, and community partners to ensure seamless care delivery and improved health outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

Mobile Clinic Operations & Logistics

• Assist the Medical Assistant in stocking mobile clinic supplies, checking par levels, supporting ordering, and transporting supplies.

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly quality checks on mobile medical devices, documenting findings.

• Arrive early at community sites to assist with parking, setup, and identifying hazards.

• Coordinate with community partners to resolve site-related issues.

• Manage medication delivery, including documentation and receipt filing, in accordance with protocol.

Patient Support & Care Coordination

• Assist with patient flow management, including maintaining waitlists and coordinating referrals.

• Locate and engage patients for scheduled appointments or follow-up documentation.

• Support referral coordination and assist patients with completing required paperwork.

• Build trusting relationships to encourage patient engagement in continuity of care.

• Collaborate with case managers and clinical teams to ensure integrated, whole-person care.

• Arrange patient transportation when needed and coordinate with emergency responders (MCOT, EMS) for urgent patient needs.

• Conduct outreach prior to clinic days to pre-schedule patients.

• Provide registration and intake support as needed.

• Assist patients with Medicaid applications and insurance verification.

Program Support & Administrative Duties

• Engage patients using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, harm-reduction-based approaches.

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and required training.

• Support a safe, organized, and efficient mobile clinic environment.

• Uphold Fourth Street Clinic's mission, values, and commitment to health equity.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated cultural humility and sensitivity when working with diverse populations.

• Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Excel and data entry.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Valid Utah driver's license, proof of insurance, and safe driving record:

  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years

  • No DUI convictions within the past 10 years

  • No more than 2 chargeable accidents within 1 year

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

• Community Health Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

• Experience in outreach, case management, healthcare, public health, or homeless services.

• Familiarity with local homeless-service networks and community resources.

Why Join Fourth Street Clinic?

Fourth Street Clinic helps Utahns experiencing homelessness improve their health and quality of life through high-quality, trauma-informed, integrated care. We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels, providing a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Join us and help remove barriers to care for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Apply today to join our Mobile Clinic Outreach Team!