Community Health Worker

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The Community Health Worker will lead efforts to outreach to the West Baltimore Community with the goals of engaging residents about their needs and available services to them especially those provided by Bon Secours Community Works. The role will play a crucial role in identifying engaging and enrolling prospective participants services provided by Bon Secours Community Works and other community partners. The role will have trusting community relationships and will be well known as a resource to neighborhood residents.

• Conduct program outreach and recruitment for Bon Secours Community Works programs.

• Engage direct and intake community members at Bon Secours Community Resource Center.

• Participate in outreach recruitment and engagement activities at the Community Resource Center and in the community.

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to effectively communicate the benefits of our programs to individuals and community organizations.

• Represent the program at various events job fairs and community gatherings to engage with potential candidates and generate interest.

• Screen and assess potential candidates to determine their eligibility for the program based on established criteria and guidelines.

• Conduct informational sessions and workshops to provide potential participants with a clear understanding of the programs objectives curriculum and potential career pathways.

• Work closely with program managers to manage the application process ensuring that all required documents are collected and processed efficiently.

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with community partners that will support the success of our program participants.

• Educate staff in relevant resource agencies and organizations

• Maintain accurate and uptodate records of outreach efforts applicant data and program enrollment statistics.

• Generate regular reports on recruitment progress outcomes and trends to inform program improvement strategies.

• Implement strategies to remove barriers and improve accessibility for individuals facing challenges in accessing services.

• Provide feedback to the program managers to foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma/GED or relevant experience and/or certification

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

12 years professional experience in recruitment and outreach in underserved or lowincome populations.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

Organizational skills record keeping skills and time management skills

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred

Proficiency in oral presentations writing skills and Microsoft Office Suite.

Effective verbal oral presentation and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Detail oriented with excellent critical thinking skills

Combination of postsecondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .