Community Health Worker

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Care Compass is a new transformative program. This integrated regional team-based model is designed to manage and coordinate care for MGBs high risk primary care patients. Members of the team include RN Care Managers Social Workers Community Health Workers and Complex Care Coordinators.

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education support and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise mental health medication management nutrition health care system navigation substance use and other health behaviors.

-Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
-Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
-Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system including providing referrals to appropriate health services
-Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
-Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
-Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
-Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education

What Youll Bring

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree preferred

• 1 year of experience in community outreach health education or related field required

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with various populations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and database management.
- Bilingual skills preferred.

Schedule and Location

• Full time (40 hours) Monday through Friday standard business hours
• Hybrid work model
• Covering Fish Center for Womens Health and Brigham Physician Group at 850 Boylston Street Brookline

Hybrid

850 Boylston Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.79/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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