South Shore Public Health Collaborative - Community Health Worker

Town of Cohasset; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Cohasset seeks a Part-time Community Health Worker to provide resource navigation, outreach, and public health education for residents across Cohasset, Hingham, and Scituate. This grant-funded role emphasizes regional collaboration with municipal departments and community organizations.

Responsibilities include outreach activities, partnership development, case management support for adults 18–60, and maintaining a regional resource guide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related field.
• Two to three years of professional work experience in social work or public health services.
• Part-time work, internships, and volunteer experience may be considered toward the professional work experience requirement.
• LMHC/LCSW preferred.
• Experience working in municipal/community health environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regional outreach, community engagement, and public health education activities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, municipal departments, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, municipal departments, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Develop and maintain a regional resource guide and ensure information is current and accessible.
• Develop relevant program materials and flyers.

Skills

Community outreach

Resource navigation

Public health education

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/public health

Job description

South Shore Public Health Collaborative, Community Health Worker

Part-time, 15-19 hours per week, 3 days per week. A4, $38.10-$40.43 per hour.

The South Shore Public Health Collaborative is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide resource navigation, community outreach, partnership building, and public health education to residents within the collaborative, which includes Cohasset, Hingham, and Scituate.

The position is part-time and fully grant-funded through June 2027.

Position Overview:

The Community Health Worker connects individuals and families with health, social service, and government resources while building partnerships with community organizations and municipal stakeholders to support community health and well-being. This position works collaboratively with residents, municipal departments, regional partners, social workers, nurses, and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regional outreach, community engagement, and public health education activities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, municipal departments, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, municipal departments, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Develop and maintain a regional resource guide and ensure resource information remains current and accessible.
• Develop relevant program and resource materials and flyers
• Participate in data collection, program evaluation, community engagement, and public health education initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, training, community events, and special projects.
• Provide case management services and resource navigation to residents, primarily individuals ages 18–60
• Connect individuals and families with government benefits, community programs, housing resources, fuel assistance, food resources, and other available services.
• Maintain accurate, appropriate, and confidential records related to case management, referrals, outreach, and program activities.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to the Coalition Advisory Board during monthly meetings.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related field.

Two to three years of professional work experience in social work or public health services.

Part-time work, internships, and volunteer experience may be considered toward the professional work experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

LMHC/LCSW preferred.

Experience working in a municipal, community health, social services, or public health environment.

Experience with case management, community outreach, resource navigation, public health education, or prevention programs.

Experience working collaboratively with community organizations and municipal or regional partners.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal government benefits and community resources.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a part-time position classified as Grade A4, with an hourly rate of $38.10- $40.43/hr ±. The Town of Cohasset offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test, and all other background checks where required.