Community Health Worker
Job Location:
Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible 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. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-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
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associates Degree Social Work preferred or Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
experience in community outreach health education or related field 0-1 year preferred
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 in Spanish and English Required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Provide short-term intensive case management and in person support as needed to advocate for appropriate services benefits and programs
Accompany patients to appointments (housing court medical etc.) to provide support and advocacy as needed
Hybrid (with majority of time on site)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.51 - $26.58/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
