Community Health Worker

Community Health WorkerEmployment Type: Part-timeShift: RotatingLocation: Silver SpringPosition PurposeThe Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has strong ties and a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.As a "Community Health Worker" you will:Delivers services to vulnerable and high-risk individuals, particularly those hard-to-reach and/or with social needs, in home and community-based settings.Build relationships within the community (i.e., faith organizations, community groups/centers, community leaders, Housing Opportunities Commission, community businesses, etc.)Provides basic education regarding chronic health conditions and health promotion in a way that promotes understanding and self-management by the individual. Reinforces health literacy and educational messages using appropriate tools and supplies within scope of practice.Minimum Qualifications:Comprehensive knowledge of the local community.High school graduate or GED required.Certified Community Health Worker, preferred.Minimum of two years' community involvement experience (i.e., community health worker, volunteer for community-based organization, outreach worker, community navigator, etc.)Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, and other employees of the organization.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to hear or communicate with target population, medical and social service professionals, colleagues, and peers.Ability to inspire and motive others.Motivational interviewing skills, preferred.Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and ExcelBi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred.Pay Range: $22.83 - $31.96Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.0.5 FTE (20 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)Position Highlights and Benefits:Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.Free onsite parking.Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.Referral Rewards ProgramPosition Highlights:Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.Free onsite parking.Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.Referral Rewards ProgramHoly Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.