Community Health Worker - Women's Health

Make a Difference in Your Community. Help Patients Thrive. As a Community Health Worker, you'll serve as a trusted connection between patients, healthcare teams, and community organization; helping individuals navigate healthcare, address social needs, and achieve their personal health and wellness goals. Learn More About the Program Want a closer look at the work you'll be doing and the impact Community Health Workers make? Visit the following link to learn more. Community Health Workers | ChristianaCare What You'll Do Build trusting relationships with patients through outreach, individualized support, and ongoing follow-up. Help patients identify health goals and overcome social, economic, and other barriers that may affect their health and access to care. Connect patients with healthcare services, community programs, and social resources while helping them navigate the healthcare system. Partner with healthcare teams and community organizations to coordinate patient-centered support and advocate for patients' needs. Engage with patients in their homes, ChristianaCare facilities, and community settings while managing an assigned caseload and documenting patient progress. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. 1-2 years of experience in community outreach, healthcare support, social services, or a related field. Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with patients, healthcare professionals, and community partners. Valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle. Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Education, or a related field. Community Health Worker Certification. Experience working with underserved or diverse populations. Bilingual communication skills. Work Schedule & Location Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm (with some flexibility). This is a full-time position in New Castle County with a mix of Newark Hospital, OBGYN practice in NCC, and the community. You'll work with patients in their homes, community locations, and ChristianaCare clinical settings. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required. When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include: Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits 403 (b) with an employer match Tuition Reimbursement Diverse and Inclusive culture Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out 12 week paid parental leave Annual Compensation Annual Compensation Ramge $54,142.40 - $81,224This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Nov 14, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit About Christiana Care: Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr ChristianaCare