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Spring Health

Community Care Advocate

Amsterdam, NY · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

Community Care Advocate The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee.

Kintegra Health

Community Resource Advocate

Lenoir, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Community Outreach and Advocacy Manager Summary of Position This position is responsible for providing patients with assistance in meeting their healthcare needs including enrollment in Medicaid ...

Boston Medical Center

Community Wellness Advocate

Boston, MA · On-site

$21.25 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

CWAs are responsible for providing advocacy and case management services; developing an ... Community Wellness Advocate Department: Pop-Health Care Management Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid ...

Spring Health

Community Care Advocate

Perth, NY

$28 - $34/hr

Community Care Advocate The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee.

Spring Health

Community Care Advocate

Hagaman, NY

$28 - $34/hr

Community Care Advocate The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee.

Spring Health

Community Care Advocate

Saint Louis, MO

$28 - $34/hr

The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee. What you'll be doing:

Spring Health

Community Care Advocate

Fort Johnson, NY · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

Community Care Advocate The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee.

Spring Health

Community Care Advocate

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee. What you'll be doing:

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for community advocacy in the United States is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is community advocacy?

Community advocacy involves supporting and empowering individuals or groups within a community to address issues, influence public policy, and promote positive social change. Advocates work to raise awareness, organize campaigns, and connect people with resources and decision-makers. Their goal is to ensure that community voices are heard and that their needs are represented in local, regional, or national policies. Community advocacy can be conducted by nonprofits, grassroots organizations, or individuals passionate about making a difference.

What is the difference between Community Advocacy vs Community Outreach?

AspectCommunity AdvocacyCommunity Outreach
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in social work, public relations, or related fields; certifications in advocacy or community organizing are commonOften requires a bachelor's degree; certifications in outreach or communication can be beneficial
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government agencies, advocacy groupsCommunity centers, nonprofits, schools, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by organizations aiming to influence policy and support community rightsUsed by organizations focused on engaging and informing the community

Community Advocacy and Community Outreach both involve working with communities, but advocacy focuses on influencing policy and representing community interests, while outreach emphasizes engaging and educating the community members. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in community advocacy, and why are they important?

To thrive in Community Advocacy, you need strong knowledge of social issues, public policy, and program development, often supported by a degree in social work, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, social media platforms, and community outreach software is common in this role. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and persuasive communication make an advocate particularly effective. These capabilities are crucial to building trust, mobilizing communities, and driving meaningful change for the populations served.

How does a community advocacy professional typically collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders?

Community Advocacy professionals often work closely with local organizations, government agencies, and community members to identify needs, develop initiatives, and drive change. This collaboration may involve attending meetings, organizing events, and building coalitions to amplify community voices. Effective advocacy relies on strong relationships, clear communication, and the ability to navigate diverse interests to achieve shared goals. Regular engagement and partnership-building are key aspects of the role.
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Infographic showing various Community Advocacy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,781 per year, or $22 per hour.

Community Care Advocate

Spring Health

Amsterdam, NY • On-site

$28 - $34/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Community Care Advocate

The Community Care Advocate serves a retail customer by connecting employees to community and company resources to meet social determinants of health and needs of the employee.

What you'll be doing:

This is an onsite role: Monday 9a-9p, Tues-Thu 11:30-8, Friday 12-5 in zip code 12010

  • Identify and make referrals for work-life, financial & legal, and basic needs support.
  • Link employees to appropriate local and national resources via one-on-one consultation and referral list(s), which may include basic needs (housing, food, transportation, etc.), financial, legal, daily living and other worklife support resources and provide support throughout applications and follow-ups as needed.
  • Work with customer internal care teams on behalf of those employees in need of emergency funding and resource referrals.
  • Offer consultation related to navigating mental health resources (local and national) and available workplace benefits, such as onsite Mental Health Coaches, work life articles and guidebooks to the team members of the customer
  • Assist in actively linking employees to appropriate mental health treatment options (i.e Spring Health, behavioral health through medical insurance, emergent behavioral health services, and community resources) and provide support throughout applications and follow-ups as needed.
  • Documenting and tracking of metrics/outcomes that include but not limited to; reason for social work involvement (resource need type), demographics of employees (as available), referrals placed (where, when) and success of referrals (connection rate, outcome of referral).
  • Represent Spring Health and help to support/reinforce program parameters and goals.
  • Communicate with local points of contact and cascade any needs to Spring Health partners through routine meetings and touchpoints.
  • Submit reporting documentation of all client and organizational activities on a routine and timely basis.
  • Proactively develop relationships with key customer contacts and attend customer meetings as requested/appropriate.
  • Proactively promote the community care advocate service offering to employees.

What we expect from you:

A Bachelor's degree in a related fieldProficiency in Spanish strongly preferred

  • Experience working with diverse populations and backgrounds within the social work industry.
  • Experience and a depth of knowledge with connecting individuals to resources locally and outside of your local communities.
  • Ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
  • Flexibility and creativity when approaching workplace challenges.
  • Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skilled in embracing diversity and inclusion amongst teams and clients.
  • Motivated to go above and beyond for members to provide a high-touch experience.
  • Tech-savvy: must be comfortable using various computer platforms and working in a tech enabled environment.
  • Experience helping organizations manage evolving workforce environments and norms is a plus.
  • Experience connecting individuals to resources quickly in times of crisis is a plus.
  • Experience assisting individuals through burnout, managing work-life balance, dealing with trauma and/or traumatic events is a plus.
  • Experience working with lower income populations who experience challenges such as food insecurity and housing instability is a plus.

The target salary range for this position is $28-$34/hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

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