Community Health Worker

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is looking for a community health outreach professional to promote and maintain good health within communities. You will educate, support, and guide community members to reach their health goals, including navigation of the healthcare system and referrals to services.

You will perform health coaching, collect data, and participate in program development and trainings. Hybrid work with on-site duties at 3297 Washington Street and surrounding community sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree; Social Work preferred or Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field preferred.
• Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field preferred (0-1 year).

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
• Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
• Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, including providing referrals to appropriate health services
• Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
• Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
• Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
• Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

MS Office

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (Social Work preferred)

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes.

Essential Functions

• Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
• Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
• Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, including providing referrals to appropriate health services
• Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
• Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
• Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
• Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Social Work preferred or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience experience in community outreach, health education, or related field 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English Required

Additional Job Details

Provide short-term intensive case management and in person support as needed to advocate for appropriate services, benefits, and programs Accompany patients to appointments (housing, court, medical, etc.) to provide support and advocacy as needed

Work Details

Hybrid (with majority of time on site) Remote Type Hybrid
Work Location 3297 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $23.51 - $26.58/Hourly
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EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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