Community Health Worker

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Days (8am-4:30pm)

Shift Differential

UMMS Benefits Guide 2025-2026

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Community Health Worker to coordinate care and connect patients with community resources under supervision of a Registered Nurse and Social Worker. The role focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing ER visits through home visits and telephonic follow-up.

The position requires a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and at least two years in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Community Health Worker required.
• BLS Certification required.

Skills

self-motivated

clinical education

communication skills

time management

stress management

community education

EMR

cultural sensitivity

transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA / GNA / CMA / CHW certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides coordination of care activities and facilitates access to community resources in an effort to support population health in the community and the primary care setting under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Social Worker. The CHW's role is to improve health and wellness by promoting healthy lifestyles, building community partnerships, and providing care coordination and supportive chronic care education for vulnerable patients. Through an integrated approach, this role conducts home and office visits, telephonic follow-up for patients and their families to navigate and access community-based services and resources in an effort to reduce emergency room visits and inpatient stays.

Job Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides coordination of care activities and facilitates access to community resources in an effort to support population health in the community and the primary care setting under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Social Worker. The CHW's role is to improve health and wellness by promoting healthy lifestyles, building community partnerships, and providing care coordination and supportive chronic care education for vulnerable patients. Through an integrated approach, this role conducts home and office visits, telephonic follow-up for patients and their families to navigate and access community-based services and resources in an effort to reduce emergency room visits and inpatient stays.

Work Experience

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Certified Nursing Assistants, Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Community Health Worker is required.

BLS Certification is required.

Work Orientation & Experience

Must have at least two (2) years' experience working in a health care environment, medical office setting, or community-based setting (such as social services, supportive services, personal care) or related duties.

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrate skill in

• the ability to be self-motivated and function on an interdisciplinary team;
• have the ability and willingness to provide direct support, encouragement, clinical education and motivation to clients;
• demonstrate solid written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills;
• prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties;
• work effectively and calmly in a fast paced environment;
• have ability and willingness to understand and educate on community resources;
• effective use of EMR, email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheets;
• demonstrate an. understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse population while respecting patient confidentially;
• must have reliable transportation.

Benefits

Full-Time Days (8am-4:30pm)

Pay Range: $20.47 - $28.64/hr. (depends on years of experience)

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide