Community Health Navigator - Hybrid Home & Clinic

massgeneralbrigham; Peabody (MA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide health education, outreach, and care coordination in community settings.

The role involves partnering with clinicians to connect patients with needed services and to support chronic disease self-management. The position requires a relevant degree and multiple years of community health experience, with a preference for CHW licensure and experience with Social Determinants of Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Public Health, Social Work or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in community health outreach, health education, or related field.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Massachusetts License preferred.
• Experience with community-based work, patient home visits, SUD, homelessness and a complex patient population preferred.
• Experience with Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), housing, food insecurity, transportation, utilities, employment, childcare assistance programs preferred.
• Experience helping patients or clients apply for state/federal programs/benefits (i.e. SSDI, SSI, SNAP) and advocating for the patient with appeals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services to individuals and families in the community.
• Works closely with healthcare providers to ensure patients receive appropriate care and support services.
• Conducts in-depth assessments of patient needs, goals, and barriers to achieving good health outcomes.
• Provides advanced health education and coaching to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex health needs.
• Assists patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree Public Health, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide health education, outreach, and care coordination in community settings.

The role involves partnering with clinicians to connect patients with needed services and to support chronic disease self-management. The position requires a relevant degree and multiple years of community health experience, with a preference for CHW licensure and experience with Social Determinants of Health.