Community Health Worker

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Community Health Worker in Portland, Maine. You will support patients in overcoming barriers to health, working within a patient-centered team. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment and various benefits, including parental leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a social service or healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be a resident of the community served with good knowledge of local resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate complex care management in primary care.
• Help patients overcome barriers and navigate the healthcare system.

Skills

Cultural Competence

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join us as a Community Health Worker at MaineHealth

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 overcome barriers, navigate the healthcare system, and make meaningful progress toward health-related goals. If you're passionate about improving health outcomes and working as part of a patient-centered team, consider joining us!

• 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift, M-F 8-4:30
• Hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training is completed)

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record, and personal vehicle required if driving is necessary for the role.
• Two years of experience in a social service or healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be a resident of the community served with good knowledge of local resources.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Additional Information

Join MaineHealth and work with professionals who value both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We offer comprehensive benefits supporting your needs today and flexibility for tomorrow, including parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, education, and well-being resources.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you're interested in building a career where helping others is a priority, apply today.

For questions, contact Zachary T. Avelino at [e-mail].