Bilingual Community Outreach Canvasser

Summary

Join Wider Circle as a passionate and tenacious canvasser, building authentic relationships with community members to connect them with Enhanced Care Manager (ECM) and CalAIM services, and facilitate the Connect for Life program. You will conduct in-person home visits, connect members to local resources, and motivate participation in health-focused activities. This role involves building relationships, promoting program benefits, and facilitating activities focused on trust, health, and movement. You will serve as a liaison between members and health plans, partner with community organizations, and recruit new members. Wider Circle offers competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Meet members at their homes to introduce and explain our programs
• Discuss and promote the benefits of ECM and CalAIM services
• Facilitate in-person Connect for Life activities focusing on trust-building, health promotion, and movement
• Build and nurture relationships with members through regular follow-up, both in person and over the phone
• Encourage members to participate in community meetings and recruit new members to join
• Serve as a liaison between members and their health plans, ensuring they understand their benefits and options
• Partner with local community organizations to offer additional services and resources to our members

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred with excellent communication skills
• Strong empathy, compassion, and ability to connect with others
• Experience working with Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and low-income communities is preferred
• Previous canvassing, sales, or community organizing experience preferred
• Comfortable working independently, remotely, and in the field
• Ability to engage one-on-one, build rapport, and motivate others
• Familiarity with applications and software; ability to work with remote technology
• Reliable transportation to travel extensively to members’ homes and community events
• Flexibility to work after-hours, weekends, and outdoors
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Safely and consistently drive to public places up to 100 miles

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive bonuses
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Disability Benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Training and Development