Community Health Worker

Cciweb; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits plan

Tuition reimbursement

4% 403B employer match

Continuing education

Job summary

CCI Health Services is seeking a compassionate Community Health Worker in Silver Spring, MD. This full-time role focuses on helping patients access social and medical services and navigate the healthcare system.

Requirements include an accredited CHW program, Maryland CHW certification within 90 days, BLS/CPR, and language skills for refugee populations. Flexible hours and travel between sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CHW program required.
• Maryland CHW Certification required or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on preventive care, health promotion and disease management.
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and scheduling appointments.
• Support the clinical team with health-related tasks and screenings.
• Build trust with patients and families and offer encouragement.
• Record patient care management data in the EMR within 24 hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Language proficiency

Cultural competence

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School graduate

CHW program completion

Maryland CHW certification eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Community Health Worker

Regular Full-Time Service Worker Silver Spring, MD, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1361

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

CCI Health Services’mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.

Position SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate, organized individual to become a Community Health Worker. This position will require someone who is fluent in a language other than English. The Community Health Worker will assist patients in accessing the variety of social and medical services they need to maintain their health.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

Provide education on preventive care, health promotion, and disease management to individuals and families within the target population.

Assist individuals in navigating the healthcare system, scheduling appointments, and accessing necessary resources and services.

Support the clinical team by assisting in screening, assessing, and completing other health-related tasks as needed.

Establish trusting relationships with patients and their families and provide general support and encouragement.

Conduct intake interviews with patients, including enrolling patients into, and/or referring them to, various health, assistance, and social service programs.

Follow-up with patients, by phone, home visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.

Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms.

Conduct and verify eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up with uninsured patients.

Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.

Be knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to the needs of patients/families.

Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies (i.e., schools, Department of Human Services, Resettlement Agencies, hospitals, support groups, etc.).

Record patient care management information in the EMR (training provided) and other software no later than 24 hours after patient contact.

Attend regular staff meetings, training, and other meetings as requested.

This position may require travel between CCI sites to provide additional coverage when needed.

Other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate, or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited CHW program required.
• Maryland CHW Certification required or must be able to attain certification within 90 days of employment.

Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Previous experience as a Community Health Worker, preferably working with diverse populations.

Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in languages commonly spoken within the refugee population (i.e., Pashtu, Dari, Haitian-Creole, Arabic, and Dinka) is required.

Familiarity with the local healthcare system and resources.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the community's needs.

Commitment to promoting health equity and social justice.

Why Work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan + Employer matchup to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

** CCI Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer **