Community Health Worker - Baltimore County

Hchmd; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore County is hiring a Community Health Worker on-site to reengage clients and help secure ongoing access to services. The role involves in-home and community supports, reminders, and assisting with transportation to appointments to ensure adherence to care plans.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (associate/bachelor’s preferred), a valid driver’s license, and experience with vulnerable populations. EMR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Experience reaching out to vulnerable individuals.
• At least 1 year in healthcare with EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Reengage clients connected with Health Care for the Homeless and facilitate access to services.
• Provide in-home and community supports, including reminders and coaching on activities of daily living.
• Escort clients to off-site appointments to improve adherence and connection to care.
• Navigate housing resources and Baltimore City Coordinated Access.
• Document interventions timely according to agency policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Outreach capabilities

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

# Community Health Worker - Baltimore CountyBaltimore County - Baltimore, MD 21237## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $23.00 Hourly## DescriptionDepartment: Practice OperationsFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSupervisor: NoLeadership Level: Individual ContributorJob Function: Essential On-SiteHours: 8:30am - 5:00pm**Overview**The Community Health Worker is responsible for reengaging clients who are connected with Health Care for the Homeless and helping facilitate on-going access to services at Health Care for the Homeless as well as other agencies. As part of an interdisciplinary team, this role will identify barriers and help clients access a variety of resources including specialty care services and housing. The Community Health Worker will also conduct individual health education and risk reduction interventions.**Key Role Responsibilities*** Through service provision and regular supports for engagement, build low-demand relationships with assigned clients that results in improved engagement with services* Provides supportive services in-home and in the community. These supports can include reminder calls, warm hand-offs, teaching/coaching on activities of daily living, benefit assistance and escorting* Escort clients or coordinates transportation to off-site appointments to help facilitate adherence and connection to comprehensive care* Problem-solves with clients as barriers arise to help client be successful with identified goals as well as helping them build skills that will be helpful in other circumstances* Serves as the eyes and ears of the care team while their clients are in the community and shares information that may be helpful in care plan development* Navigates clients through the housing process which may include Baltimore City Coordinated Access system, relocation services, and other housing resources* Actively participates on an integrated, multidisciplinary team to develop and implement an integrated treatment plan, within the context of an individual or family’s unique social needs, as well as contribute to interdisciplinary case conferences on an ongoing basis.* Accurately and timely documents all interventions and encounters according to agency policy## QualificationsFormal Education and Training* High school diploma, GED or equivalent, required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred* A valid driver’s license required clean driving record required with own reliable transportation highly preferred* Able to attain Maryland Community Health Worker Certification within six months of hireExperience* At least 4 years of experience reaching out to vulnerable individuals who are often the most difficult to serve* At least 2 years of experience in connecting individuals to essential services including healthcare, mental health, and addiction services* At least 1 year in a healthcare setting including working with an electronic medical record (EMR) system, relaying medical terminology and working within an interdisciplinary care teamSkills* Knowledge of Baltimore City community resources for addiction, social services and mental health* Demonstrates personal integrity and has well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to engage clients and promote positive relationships with other community agencies and providers* Able to be flexible and work as part of an interdisciplinary team* Able to take initiative and problem solve* Able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile clients* Able to provide outreach services via walking, car, or mass transit* Must be able to prioritize and manage own work* Bilingual preferred