POSITION SUMMARY:
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community who helps patients better access and coordinate their health care. The goal of a CHW is to assist high risk patients with the tasks of getting medical care, working on health goals (such as arranging care, filling medication prescriptions, planning healthy meals, or finding time to exercise), and to help them deal with the “real-life” issues that keep them from staying healthy. The CHW provides in-home social and informational support to high risk primary care patients and collaborates with Patient Care Manager, PCP, and other members of the primary care team to conduct needs assessments to identify and respond to barriers to health and wellness.

Position: Community Health Worker

Department: Roslindale Medical & Dental Center

Schedule: Part Time (32 hrs/wk)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years of prior healthcare, public health, or community-based experience in community setting.

• Experience in public health related medical/social/testing/prevention issues, including HIV, HCV, STIs, addiction, homelessness, sexuality, and refugee/immigration issues is a plus.

• Equivalent education above a High School Diploma may be substituted for experience

• Bilingual is a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Driver's License is highly recommended

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of healthcare system and social service landscape

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

• Understanding of how language, culture and socioeconomic circumstances affect health

• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills; Fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish preferable.

• Understanding of language, culture and socioeconomic circumstances and desire to work with diverse, inner city population.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and web browsers. Proficiency with database management.

Generally the work schedule will be Monday through Friday though some evenings and weekends may be required depending on specific patient needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans