Community Health Worker-Medical

1 month ago

Boston, United States Southcoast Health System Full time
Overview

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 6 years in a row

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Community Health Worker-Medical

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Southcoast Business Center - Fairhaven, MA

Driving on average 3 or more times per week required

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
  • A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package**
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Manager of Care Management or designee, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team, provide culturally appropriate health education, coaching, support, information and outreach in a variety of settings including community-based, primary care, ambulatory and acute care settings as needed. Identify high risk patients, associated health needs. Facilitate the coordination of community resources to meet the patients plan of care. Assist patients to practice healthy behaviours and access necessary social and medical support services and programs. Conduct home and community visits.

Qualifications
  • Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
  • Bilingual skills preferred.
  • Two years experience in community based member outreach.
  • Proven ability for independent decision making and problem solving while performing effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Solid knowledge of community resources and effective teaching/coaching skills.
  • Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation.
  • Community Health Worker certificate preferred.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.


Pay Range

USD $21.62 - USD $36.36 /Hr.

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