Community Health Worker

Community Health Outreach Worker

Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
• Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
• Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, including providing referrals to appropriate health services
• Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
• Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
• Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
• Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Social Work preferred or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Experience: Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English Required

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

• Provide short-term intensive case management and in person support as needed to advocate for appropriate services, benefits, and programs
• Accompany patients to appointments (housing, court, medical, etc.) to provide support and advocacy as needed

Work Location: 3297 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $23.51 - $26.58/Hourly

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.