Community Health Worker (Part-time) Central YMCA Family Location

YMCA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff discounts on programs & services

Job summary

The YMCA of Delaware is seeking a part-time Community Health Worker to conduct outreach, perform SDOH screenings, and connect individuals with YMCA programs and community resources. You will document services and referrals, participate in training, and support grant reporting in a culturally responsive manner.

Responsibilities include field outreach at branches and partner sites, Saturday hours, and building trusted relationships with underserved populations to reduce barriers to services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CHW certification or willingness to obtain within grant timelines.
• Ability and willingness to work Saturday hours.
• Experience or lived experience with underserved or priority populations.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health and community resources.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet grant reporting and data collection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned.
• Conduct community-based outreach at YMCA branches, partner sites, and community events, including Saturday.
• Build trusting relationships with community members using a culturally responsive, strengths-based approach.
• Conduct SDOH screenings and identify participant needs.
• Provide warm referrals to community-based organizations and YMCA programs.
• Support participants with navigation and follow-up to reduce barriers to services.
• Provide basic health education aligned with grant priorities and YMCA chronic disease programs.
• Accurately document services, referrals, and outcomes using HIPAA-compliant systems.
• Track grant-required metrics and support reporting and evaluation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHW certification

Willingness to obtain CHW cert

Job description

Job Category: PROGRAM

Requisition Number: COMMU003149

• Posted : October 18, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Association Office
Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Description

Delaware Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00 -$23.75. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Attend and actively participate in all training as assigned.


• Conduct community-based outreach at YMCA branches, partner sites, and community events, including Saturday


• Build trusting relationships with community members using a culturally responsive, strengths-based approach


• Conduct SDOH screenings and identify participant needs


• Provide warm referrals to community-based organizations and YMCA programs


• Support participants with navigation and follow-up to reduce barriers to services


• Provide basic health education aligned with grant priorities and YMCA chronic disease programs


• Accurately document services, referrals, and outcomes using HIPAA-compliant systems


• Track grant-required metrics and support reporting and evaluation efforts


• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• High school diploma or GED required


• Community Health Worker certification or willingness to obtain within grant timelines


• Ability and willingness to work Saturday hours
  
• Experience or lived experience working with underserved or priority populations


• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health and community resources


• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills


• Ability to meet grant reporting and data collection requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills.


• Experience working in grant-funded positions


• Familiarity with Wilmington and New Castle resources

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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