Community Health Worker

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,163 - 45,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Health Educator to provide advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services. You will work closely with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes through assessments and tailored care plans.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health and 2+ years of relevant experience. The role is hybrid, allowing flexibility while ensuring direct community engagement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in community health outreach or related field.
• Experience navigating patient social risks and barriers.
• Certified CHW with MA DPH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth assessments of patient needs and goals.
• Provide health education and coaching to promote healthy behaviors.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop care plans.

Skills

Community health outreach

Health education

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services to individuals and families in the community. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. They work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support services to improve health outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth assessments of patient needs, goals, and barriers to achieving good health outcomes.
• Provide advanced health education and coaching to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and self‑management of chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex health needs.
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services, including health insurance and social services.
• Provide ongoing follow‑up and support to patients to ensure continuity of care and successful achievement of health goals.
• Develop and implement health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs.
• Collect data and maintain accurate records of patient interactions and outcomes.
• Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work or related field of study required. Related experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of experience in community health outreach, health education, SDOH or related field required.
• Experience navigating patient social risks and barriers required.
• Certified CHW with MA DPH preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

• Full time, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
• Hybrid work model. Occasional travel to whichever hospital location is being covered (Brigham and Women's, Salem or Cooley Dickinson depending on employee's place of residence). Flexibility to be on-site up to 2-3 days per week.
• On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams Video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$- $28.30/Hourly

Grade

4

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.