TB & Infectious Disease Outreach CHW (DOT & Tracing)

Springfield; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield is seeking a Community Health Worker to support TB and infectious disease case management in the community. You will perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), assist with case investigations via MAVEN, and conduct contact tracing under supervision of the Health Commissioner.

You will help patients access healthcare and social services, document accurately, and coordinate with public health officials and agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• College coursework in community health preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related community involvement experience.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Community Health Worker certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for TB patients to ensure medication adherence.
• Support case management for individuals with complex health and social needs.
• Perform case investigations and contact tracing for infectious disease cases assigned through MAVEN per Local Board of Health and State guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report patient status to the Nursing Supervisor and additional Nursing Division Staff.
• Follow state disease reporting protocols and coordinate with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Collaborate with public health officials, healthcare providers, and social service agencies.
• Assist patients in accessing healthcare, social services, and community resources.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Oral communication with patients

Written communication

Counseling and education

Documentation

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College coursework in community health

Community Health Worker certification preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Job description

City of Springfield is seeking a Community Health Worker to support TB and infectious disease case management in the community. You will perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), assist with case investigations via MAVEN, and conduct contact tracing under supervision of the Health Commissioner.

You will help patients access healthcare and social services, document accurately, and coordinate with public health officials and agencies.