Community Health Worker

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be embedded into Community Health Center (CHC) patient care teams to provide screening, follow-up and navigation to services for mental health and substance use disorders, and social determinants of health (SDOH). The CHW will facilitate access to services with a goal of improving patient health and well-being. The CHW will employ population health metrics to identify patients in need of services.

Basic Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience providing social services, translation services, case management services, or other client or customer services.
• Experience with health coaching a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bi-lingual speaker/writer preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete all written paperwork in a timely manner is essential (written care plans, progress notes, etc.)
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to seek supervision when needed.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong boundaries and ethical decision-making.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings if necessary.
• Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Requirements

• Must have access to transportation.

CHCB employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical insurance with $600 annual wellness perks
• Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
• Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
• Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)
• Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
• Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!