Community Health Worker- Sunflower Moms Do Care

Community Health Worker- Sunflower Moms Do Care

Are you interested in making a profound impact on the lives of underserved individuals and families living with complex and/ or chronic medical and behavioral conditions?

• Are you interested in benefits effective on the first day of employment?
• Are you willing to assist patients better understand their illness and coordinate their care?
• Do you enjoy learning of community services and resources to adopt healthy behaviors by conducting the key functions listed in the duties and responsibilities.?
• Are you interested in a loan repayment program and funding for license renewals?
• Can you Commit to the practice of inquiry and listening?

In this role you will:

• The Community Health Worker (CHW) at the Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is part of an integrated and interdisciplinary care team working to address patients’ health needs. The CHW will provide culturally appropriate individual and group health education, coaching, informal counseling, case management, care coordination, and advocacy in order to promote, facilitate and improve access to ongoing primary and behavioral health care for pregnant and parenting women enrolled in Moms Do Care. The CHW works with interdisciplinary care teams and other providers, as appropriate to promote, maintain, and improve the patient’s health.
• The primary responsibility of the CHW is to educate, advocate and coach patients who require additional support to meaningfully address medical, social, and psychological needs. The patient’s behavioral /primary care provider takes the lead role in devising patient centered treatment or action plan(s) and identifying focus areas for the CHW to work with the patient. The CHW collaborates closely with the provider, nurse care manager, team nurse manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. The CHW works with the patient in clinic and community settings, as well as the patient’s home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate of MA Board approved CHW Education Training Program or willingness to complete such program within 12 months of starting in the position (reimbursed by LCHC)
• Ability to work with and relate to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Strong knowledge of local community, social service, and cultural resources
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health and mental health
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, attention to detail, time management, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude
• Excellent communication skills and ability to set personal boundaries
• Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with and among patients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Ability to motivate others and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to openly address and acknowledge issues of addiction, substance use and mental illness
• Ability to develop, adapt, and execute outreach plans
• Excellent English written and verbal skills
• Computer literacy and ability to document appropriately in electronic health record
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation
• Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply

• Three or more years’ experience as a CHW or case manager in a Community Health setting; and/or related experience in health/human services, social services or advocacy.
• Experience in outreach within behavioral health, community-based treatments or medical comorbidity.
• Ability to openly address and acknowledge issues of addiction, substance use and mental illness. Persons with lived experience of addiction are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Training and or certification as a CHW. CHW should obtain certification within one year of Massachusetts's Department of Health certification approval and or within six months of hire, whichever comes first.
• Experience providing health education and knowledge of health promotion/wellness preferred.

Please apply now and grow with LCHC

Thank you!