Community Health Worker Trainee

Community Health Worker (CHW) Trainee

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

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Position Summary

As a Community Health Worker (CHW) Trainee, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of people living with complex and/or chronic conditions, many of whom also face multiple barriers accessing care and need the help of CHWs. During the 8-week training program, the CHW Trainee will participate in CHW coursework while also working in assigned Clinical Departments, learning on-the-job skills related to the work of NeighborHealth Community Health Workers. During the training program, CHW's will learn more about health inequalities, the role of community health in supporting patient care, and how to communicate with patients in culturally sensitive ways to improve overall health outcomes. Trainees will report to the Director of Workforce Development.

• Participate fully in the 8-week training program by attending all in-person and zoom trainings.
• Join in all on-the-job training in various Clinical Dpts
• Reflect NeighborHealth core values.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Work in assigned NeighborHealth Department supporting the needs of that Department, their colleagues, and patients (if applicable)
• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Participate in required departmental activities.
• Adhere to all NeighborHealth and departmental policies and procedures.
• Use NeighborHealth devices appropriately.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.
• Perform other related duties from the clinical department as needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E. BLS required at hire.

Language

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Skills/Abilities

• Able to anticipate potential problems and problem-solve independently. Good communication skills with the ability to work with different NeighborHealth departments both independently and as a team member.

Program Rate is $20.00 per hour

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