Community Health Worker II

The CHW will work closely with various CHA departments and community partners to facilitate access to services, address barriers to care, increase the delivery of culturally appropriate services, and build individual and community capacity.

About the role

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is dedicated to improving the well-being of communities through collaborative partnerships, education, and accessible clinical services. We are committed to reducing health inequities and serving as a vital link between patients, staff, and essential community resources.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with various CHA departments and community partners to facilitate access to services, address barriers to care, increase the delivery of culturally appropriate services, and build individual and community capacity.
• Facilitate communication between healthcare providers, municipal systems, and the community to improve community resilience and address identified health priorities and Social Determinants of Health challenges.
• Support and empower communities and health systems in equitable access to health care services and equip partners to handle future emergencies, such as pandemics, in ways that mitigate inequities.

Requirements

• College degree in health science, social science or health preferred or 3 years of relevant community work experience in program topic area.
• Licensure: Community Health Worker Certification or Certification eligible.
• Requires ability to travel between multiple sites such as primary care sites, hospitals/specialty care, or community locations.
• Minimum of two years experience in community health worker role required.
• Experience with multi-cultural and multi-lingual populations required.
• Shared lived experience similar to population/program topic served preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual - Spanish strongly preferred.

SkillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multilingual environments.

Knowledge of health equity principles and strategies.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Cambridge Health Alliance offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

This position is a part-time role with a length of shift(s) in hours of 8, working primarily Monday-Friday (8:30a – 5:00p), occasionally nights and weekends. Hours/Week: 40.

Contact Information

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourages or permits an offensive or hostile work environment.