Pediatric Asthma Health Advocate | In-Home Visits

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Boston seeks a Community Health Worker to support the Asthma/COPD and Nicotine Cessation programs. You will educate families, conduct home visits, assess environments, and connect patients with resources to improve asthma control and health equity.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, collaboration with schools and clinics, and documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in East Boston and Winthrop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in Community Health, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, or related health care field.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Asthma Home Visiting Program: conduct home visits, assess triggers, educate families, and support asthma control.
• Deliver culturally responsive asthma education, including inhaler use and spacer instructions.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, schools, housing agencies, and community organizations.
• Document encounters, assessments, referrals, and follow-ups in the electronic health record.
• Provide nicotine cessation counseling and support to adult patients as part of the program.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Community health education

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in Community Health, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, or related health care field

Job description

NeighborHealth in Boston seeks a Community Health Worker to support the Asthma/COPD and Nicotine Cessation programs. You will educate families, conduct home visits, assess environments, and connect patients with resources to improve asthma control and health equity.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, collaboration with schools and clinics, and documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in East Boston and Winthrop.