Family Medicine Community Health Worker

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Inc. is seeking a Community Health Worker to conduct home visits and community outreach for individuals and families, often in shelters, to support coping with a new diagnosis.

Under supervision, you will provide basic social interventions and connect clients with resources; requires CHW certification and experience with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Community Health Worker from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as CHW/outreach worker with diverse populations, preferably in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Visit individuals and families in homes, shelters or similar places to provide basic community outreach services and assist with social interventions for coping with a new diagnosis.

Skills

Community Health Worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CHW Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

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