Community Health Worker

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; 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 to join the Lend a Hand care management program in Portland, ME. The CHW will work with patients for about six months to overcome barriers, navigate the system, and improve health outcomes.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day shift and a hybrid schedule (up to 2 remote days after training). Prior healthcare management experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• If driving is required, valid driver’s license with clean driving record and personal vehicle.
• Two years of experience in a social service or health care setting preferred.
• Must be a resident of the community being served with good knowledge of local resources.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in accessing resources and services.
• Supports disease self-management and care coordination.
• Provides culturally appropriate care and services within the primary care setting.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 87154

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our CHWs provide culturally appropriate complex care management in the primary care setting. We work with each patient for approximately 6 months, helping them to overcome barriers, navigate the healthcare system, and make meaningful progress toward health-related goals. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and working as part of a patient-centered team, consider joining us! 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift, Hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training is completed). Health care management experience would be advantageous for success in this role.

Summary

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

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

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

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.68to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.