Bilingual Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a liaison between Berks Community Health Center and the community to provide culturally appropriate health education and information, help people get the care they need, give informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, advocate for individual and community health needs, and provide some direct services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. The CHW has knowledge and experience of the community they represent and serve which provides a unique ability to bring information where it is needed most. The CHW reaches community residents where they live, eat, play, work, and worship. The CHW conducts on-the-ground outreach and provides health information within the community, at community events or at client's home, if applicable. The CHW is a frontline agent of change, helping to reduce health disparities in Berks County's underserved communities. Outcomes anticipated from the CHW: Improved access to health care services. Increased health and screening. Better understanding between community members and BCHC. Increased use of health care services. Improved adherence to health recommendations.

Community Outreach

• Develop relationships with residents by having a presence at the Neighborhood Resource Center twice a week, sharing information/resources, listening to resident comments/input/needs.
• Be accessible to residents.
• Regularly attend community events such as Resident Council meetings.
• Coordinate educational, recreational and community development activities jointly identified by BCHC and RHA for residents including: English as a Second Language (ESL) Community Garden activities Girls on the Run Other duties as required.
• Participate/Lead the Advisory Council to the Community Center for Services

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person Salary: From $20 an hour Employment Type: Full-time Qualifications Driver's License (Required) Benefits 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Employee assistance program