Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Washington State Health Care Authority, hereafter called “HCA,” is initiating this Request for Application (RFA) to solicit Applications from firms interested in participating on a project utilizing Community Health Workers (CHWs). ERH CHWs will provide services to children ages birth through five and their caregivers focused on promoting healthy development through support in navigating primary care for young children and families as well as connection to necessary resources and services. This role may provide guidance on medical processes, such as screening and referrals, support understanding medical recommendations and diagnoses, and coordination in accessing supports to address identified needs. Further, ERH CHWs will foster collaborative relationships with other providers and social supports, actively addressing barriers to coordination of care across service domains. ERH CHWs may offer additional support and services within the scope of their job description and role. K12 CHWs will provide services to children ages five through eighteen and their caregivers focused on reducing barriers to accessing mental/behavioral health services through support and coordinated care when navigating the mental/behavioral health system. This role may provide basic education on mental health and wellbeing, brief coaching and discreet skill building for children, youth and caregivers, and coordination in accessing supports to address identified needs. Further, K12 CHWs will foster collaborative relationships with other providers and social supports, specifically school staff, to ensure ease in coordination of care across service domains. K12 CHWs may offer additional support and services within the scope of their job description and role.
