Community Health Worker - Bakersfield
Company: Akido
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Akido builds AI-powered doctors
. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining
cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to
address America's physician shortage and make exceptional
healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster,
more accurate, and more compassionate care. Serving 500K patients
across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary
and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused
communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.
Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care
models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform.
Read more about Akido's $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will case manage patients with
complex medical and social needs. CHW will work with patients to
improve health outcomes in patients through through education,
motivation, and peer support. What you'll do Manage a caseload of
patients. This includes completing assessment forms with patients,
developing care plans (with patients and clinical staff), and
carrying out activities according to the care plan. Build rapport
with patients with a goal of increasing the likelihood of positive
behavior changes. Coach patients to minimize risks associated with
the identified common health conditions and behaviors. Accompany
members to medical and social services appointments. Connect
members to appropriate programs to address barriers to care. Link
members to local, county and state services. Follow up with members
and serve as a member advocate. Document information from every
encounter in designated information systems. Outreach and engage
with eligible patients to enroll them into the Akido ECM Program.
Other duties as assigned. Who you are High School Diploma or
equivalent (required). Bilingual in English and Spanish ( preferred
). 2 years of experience with and comfort working with the
following populations: people experiencing homelessness, adults
with SMI/SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration (required).
Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoors environment (required).
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team (required).
Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks (required).
Ability to communicate effectively, including articulating one's
own relevant personal experiences (required). Maintenance of
reliable transportation (required). Proficiency in operating a
computer and documenting information into designated systems
(required). Travel 50-75% – must have a valid driver's license,
automobile insurance, and reliable transportation (required).
Compensation $25/hour Benefits Health benefits include medical,
dental and vision Paid sick time in accordance in CA law. Accrued
paid time off (PTO) Location: Bakersfields, CA Physical Demands:
Work may include both sedentary office duties and active engagement
in the field, requiring walking and standing for extended periods.
Hourly pay range $22—$28 USD Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of
every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about
appropriate employment opportunities.
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