Community Health Worker

Cincinnati Children's; Herald Harbor (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Community Health Worker to join the Social Service department on the Burnet Campus. This full-time role involves day shift with 40 hours per week, coordinating care for patients and families, and working with a multidisciplinary team to address medical and social needs.

Responsibilities include conducting face-to-face visits, documenting care plans, scheduling appointments, and supporting outreach to at-risk populations.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Have a reliable vehicle/valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with care team of doctors, nurses, and social workers.
• Coordinate care for patients and families, including medical and social needs.
• Complete face to face visits, evaluate care plan progress; communicate results/coordinate next steps with the care manager.
• Monitor ongoing needs of the patients/families to remove barriers, ensure efficiency and help improve access to care and resources.
• Schedule appointments for members/families.
• Complete required documentation linked to the care plan.
• Provide updates to families regarding patient condition and progress; refer families to appropriate resources for information to answer questions and address needs.
• Consult with care team members to address complex issues.
• Supports population outreach to identify population(s) at risk and assist with closing population gaps.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-5 years of related work experience

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Social Service

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$19.82 - $24.62

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Location: Burnet Campus, 3440 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229

Shift/Schedule: Day Shift/40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p. No evenings, weekends or holidays; no on-call.

Required qualifications:

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Have a reliable vehicle/valid driver's license

Helpful information:

• Current Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in the state of Ohio is preferred but not required
• Attach a resume with detailed work experience
• After applying, you may get an email with questions to help us get to know you better. This will take 10-15 minutes to answer the questions on your own. The sooner you complete this screening, the better.

Job responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with care team of doctors, nurses, and social workers, among other specialties.
• Coordinate care for patients and families, including medical and social needs.
• Complete face to face visits, evaluate care plan progress; communicate results/coordinate next steps with the care manager.
• Monitor ongoing needs of the patients/families to remove barriers, ensure efficiency and help improve access to care and resources.
• Schedule appointments for members/families.
• Complete required documentation linked to the care plan.
• Provide updates to families regarding patient condition and progress; refer families to appropriate resources for information to answer questions and address needs.
• Consult with care team members to address complex issues.
• Supports population outreach to identify population(s) at risk and assist with closing population gaps.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That is why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future- for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability