Community Health Worker

MaineHealth; Saco (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth in Saco, ME seeks a Community Health Worker to join the Lend a Hand care management program. You will help patients access resources, support chronic disease self-management, and coordinate culturally appropriate care in a primary care setting.

The role runs about 40 hours weekly, with a Day shift and a hybrid schedule (up to 2 days remote after training). Experience in healthcare management is advantageous for success.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License: Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record if driving is required.
• Experience: Two years in social services or health care preferred.
• Must be a resident of the community served with good local knowledge.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in accessing resources and services.
• Support disease self-management and care coordination.
• Provide culturally appropriate care and services within primary care.
• Engage with patients over a ~6-month period as part of care management.

Skills

Community knowledge

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Resident of the served community

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Saco, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 87155
Date Posted: Oct 28, 2026

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)

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

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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.

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