Community Health Worker - Baltimore County

Health Care for the Homeless; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care for the Homeless seeks a Community Health Worker in Maryland to reengage clients and help ensure ongoing access to services, housing, and specialty care. Working with an interdisciplinary team, you will identify barriers and provide health education and risk reduction interventions.

You will assist with in-home and community supports, coordinate transportation to appointments, and document interventions promptly to support coordinated care and housing access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation preferred.
• Able to attain Maryland Community Health Worker Certification within six months of hire.
• Experience serving vulnerable populations in community settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reengage clients connected with Health Care for the Homeless to improve engagement with services.
• Provide supportive services in-home and in the community, including reminder calls and coaching on daily living activities.
• Escort clients or coordinate transportation to off-site appointments to support adherence to care plans.
• Problem-solve with clients to overcome barriers and achieve identified goals.
• Serve as the eyes and ears of the care team and share information for care planning.
• Navigate housing resources and the Baltimore City Coordinated Access system and related services.
• Participate in an integrated, multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and attend case conferences.
• Accurately document all interventions and encounters per agency policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Outreach abilities

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Flexible and proactive

Bilingual preferred

Knowledge of community resources

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

EMR system experience

Job description

Department: Practice Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: No
Leadership Level: Individual Contributor
Job Function : Essential On-Site
Hours : 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

Formal 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 hire

Experience

• 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 team

Skills

• 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

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to racial equity, social justice, and community wellness.
• Work in a dynamic, people-first organization that centers compassion, authenticity, and hope.
• Receive training and support to grow in your advocacy and peer work.
• Help shape the future of housing and recovery services in Baltimore.

Read more about the people we serve here: https://www.hchmd.org/who-we-help

Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer.

Health Care for the Homeless participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation proving their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

We use the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.