Community Health Worker

Holy Cross Health · Silver Spring, MD · 1 wk ago

On-siteOTHR$22.83–$31.96/hrPart-time

Part-time, rotating shift based in Silver Spring.

Position Purpose

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has strong ties and a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

Responsibilities

Delivers services to vulnerable and high-risk individuals, particularly those hard-to-reach and/or with social needs, in home and community-based settings.
Builds relationships within the community (i.e., faith organizations, community groups/centers, community leaders, Housing Opportunities Commission, community businesses, etc.)
Provides basic education regarding chronic health conditions and health promotion in a way that promotes understanding and self-management by the individual. Reinforces health literacy and educational messages using appropriate tools and supplies within scope of practice.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the local community.
High school graduate or GED required.
Certified Community Health Worker, preferred.
Minimum of two years' community involvement experience (i.e., community health worker, volunteer for community-based organization, outreach worker, community navigator, etc.)
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to hear or communicate with target population, medical and social service professionals, colleagues, and peers.
Ability to inspire and motivate others.
Motivational interviewing skills, preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred.

Pay

$22.83 - $31.96 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Schedule

0.5 FTE (20 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, and 403B, available from the first day of employment.
Education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others).
Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
Free onsite parking.
Referral Rewards Program.

About the Organization

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. The organization operates Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, primary-care practices, affordable health centers, and a range of community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care, and hospice services round out a coordinated continuum of care aimed at improving health and supporting individuals in living life on their own terms.