Community Health Navigator - Hybrid Care Manager

MaineHealth; Saco (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,488 - 34,577; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our care management program. CHWs provide culturally appropriate, complex care management in primary care settings and work with each patient for about 6 months to overcome barriers and improve health outcomes.

Position is 40 hours/week, full-time, day shift, hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training). We offer paid parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development to support your career

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: If driving required for role, Valid Driver's license, clean driving record, and personal vehicle for use required.
• Experience: Two years of experience working in a social service or health care setting or equivalent educational setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be a resident of the community being served with good knowledge of the resources of their community.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Community Health Worker role assists patients in accessing resources/services, supports disease self-management, and coordinates culturally-appropriate care and services.

Skills

Resident of the community served

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

MaineHealth is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our care management program. CHWs provide culturally appropriate, complex care management in primary care settings and work with each patient for about 6 months to overcome barriers and improve health outcomes.

Position is 40 hours/week, full-time, day shift, hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training). We offer paid parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development to support your career