Community Health Advocate

5 hours ago


Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Family Health Center Full time
Job Title: Community Health Worker

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Community Health Worker to join our team at Family Health Center. As a Community Health Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients to engage in care and accessing services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a working knowledge of program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Provide patient education and advocacy to assist patients in accessing services.
  • Support the Care Management Team and Population Health Team in outreach, recruitment, and follow-up activities.
  • Document all services as required and assist in meeting program requirements.
  • Collect and analyze data related to the project and work with data management staff for data collection.
  • Facilitate referral processes for patients using Healthify, E-referral, Community Help, and other tools as applicable.
  • Advocate for patients regarding transportation, interpretation, health insurance, and FHCW services.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years relevant work or college-level internship experience required.
  • Bilingual in English and another language appropriate to FHCW patient population required.
  • Community Health Worker Core Training required within first year of employment.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, and we are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources they need to succeed. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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