JOB OPENING: Community Health Advocate
Position: Enhanced Care Management, Lead Care Manager
Company: OverSightMD Inc.
Location: Salinas, Ca
Compensation
$28.00 Starting
Benefits
Health Benefits, 401k
Type: Part Time/ Full Time.
Turn Your Life Experience Into a Career That Matters
Are you the person in your family who always takes grandma to her doctor’s appointments? Did you have to fight to get a friend or family member the care they needed? Have you navigated the challenges of housing instability, recovery, or re-entering the community yourself?
OverSightMD is looking for Lead Care Managers to join our Enhanced Care Management (ECM) team in Salinas Ca. We are looking for people with "Lived Experience"—people who have walked a mile in the shoes of the members we serve.
If you are a natural advocate, a problem solver, and someone who genuinely loves to help others, we want to train you to be a professional Care Manager.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for "Community Champions." You might be a perfect fit if:
- You are a Caregiver: You have experience caring for aging parents, grandparents, or family members with disabilities. You know how hard it is to manage medications and appointments.
- You are an Advocate: You have navigated the healthcare system for yourself, a child, or a loved one. You know how to ask doctors the right questions.
- You Have "Lived Experience": You or a loved one have experienced homelessness, substance use recovery, the justice system, or mental health challenges. You understand the stigma and the barriers.
- You Volunteer: You spend time at food pantries, homeless shelters, church groups, or community events because you care about your neighbors.
Required Skills
- Bilingual Preferred: Must be fluent in Spanish.
- Tech Savvy: You must have basic computer skills. You will be documenting your visits and member stories on a computer.
- Mobile: You must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and insurance. This is a field-based role—you will be visiting members in their homes, at shelters, or in the community (mileage is paid!).
What You Will Do
As a Lead Care Manager, you are the bridge between the healthcare system and the real world. Your job is to build trust.
- Build Relationships: Visit members where they are—whether that’s a home, a shelter, or a coffee shop. Listen to their stories without judgment.
- Advocate: Go to doctor’s appointments with members to ensure they are heard and understood.
- Connect to Resources: Help members find housing support, food banks, transportation, or legal aid.
- Transition Support: Help members move safely from the hospital or a nursing facility back into their own homes.
- Empower: Teach members how to manage their own health, reminding them that they are capable and worthy of care.
The People We Serve
You will be working with Santa Clara County residents who simply need a helping hand to manage their health. Most of our members are everyday people struggling with chronic conditions who need support staying on top of doctor’s appointments, medications, and follow-ups.
- Families, Youth & Seniors: Helping aging parents stay independent at home or ensuring foster youth get the care they need.
- Pregnant & Postpartum Moms: Supporting healthy pregnancies and helping new moms navigate the healthcare system.
- Neighbors with Chronic Health Needs: Helping people manage things like diabetes or heart disease so they can stay healthy and out of the hospital.
- Community Members seeking Stability: Assisting those facing housing insecurity or other life challenges to connect with the resources they need to thrive.
Why Work With OverSightMD?
- Meaningful Work: This isn't just a job; it’s an opportunity to change the trajectory of someone’s life using the wisdom you’ve gained from your own life.
- Training Provided: We will teach you the technical parts of the job. We just need you to bring the empathy and the drive
- Competitive Pay: $28 an hour Starting
- Part Time/Full Time: Morning and afternoon shifts available
- Real Benefits: We offer 401k and Health Benefits for full time employees to take care of you and your family.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief note telling us why you are passionate about this work. Tell us about your "lived experience"—we want to hear your story.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s)
- Please send with your resume a brief description, telling us why you are passionate about this work. Tell us about your "lived experience"—we want to hear your story.
- Sometimes people may be hesitant to accept help. How would you encourage someone to feel comfortable receiving support?
- How do you learn about local resources to help others?
Work Location: In person
