Family Medicine Community Health Worker

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. seeks a Community Health Worker to visit individuals and families in homes or shelters to provide outreach services and assist with social interventions tied to new diagnoses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and CHW certification, with at least two years of relevant experience in diverse healthcare settings. The role emphasizes direct patient contact, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with care teams to connect people to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Community Health Worker from an accredited training program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CHW or outreach worker with a broad background with diverse patient populations, preferably in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Visit individuals and families in their homes, shelters or other places to provide basic community outreach services.
• Assist with social interventions necessary in coping with a new diagnosis.

Skills

Home visits

Community outreach

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

Family Medicine Bldg.
Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Description

Under direct supervision, visits individuals and families in their homes, in shelters or other similar places to provide basic community outreach services and to assist with social interventions necessary in coping with a new diagnosis.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
• Certification as Community Health Worker from an accredited training program
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CHW or outreach worker with a broad background with diverse patient populations, preferably in a medical setting

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee's life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

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