Bilingual Community Health Advocate & Navigator

Community Clinic Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits plan

Generous PTO plan

403B retirement plan + match to 4%

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

CCI Health Services is seeking a compassionate Community Health Worker in Silver Spring, MD to help clients access social and medical services and navigate the healthcare system. The role emphasizes language skills beyond English and building patient relationships.

The CHW will support education, enrollment, and follow-up, with travel between sites as needed. Flexible hours, strong communication, and commitment to health equity are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CHW program.
• Maryland CHW Certification or ability to attain within 90 days.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Previous experience as a CHW with diverse populations.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in languages common among refugee populations (e.g., Pashtu, Dari, Haitian-Creole, Arabic, Dinka).
• Familiarity with local healthcare system and resources.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to health equity and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on preventive care and health promotion to individuals and families.
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and scheduling appointments.
• Support clinical team with health-related tasks and screenings.
• Establish trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Conduct intake interviews and refer to health and social programs.
• Follow up with patients by phone, home visits, or other settings.
• Assist patients with applications and registrations for services.
• Document patient care management in EMR within 24 hours of contact.
• Attend staff meetings and training as requested.

Skills

Pashtu

Dari

Haitian-Creole

Arabic

Dinka

Excellent communication

Cultural competence

Education

High School diploma

CHW program completion

Maryland CHW Certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

CCI Health Services is seeking a compassionate Community Health Worker in Silver Spring, MD to help clients access social and medical services and navigate the healthcare system. The role emphasizes language skills beyond English and building patient relationships.

The CHW will support education, enrollment, and follow-up, with travel between sites as needed. Flexible hours, strong communication, and commitment to health equity are essential.