Community Health Worker

Jobs › Holyoke, MA › Community Health Worker Holyoke Health Center, Inc. Community Health Worker Holyoke, MA Apply Community Health Worker (CHW) The CHW will be responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services to promote and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports the providers and RN Care Manager?s through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activity will promote, maintain and improve the health of patients and their families; provides ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/families. Works closely with medical providers to ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care; provide social support, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as community outreach, home visits, health screenings and engagement activities. Bilingual (English/Spanish), a current MA driver?s license with reliable transportation and a high school diploma or equivalent required. CHW and or medical assistant certification preferred. Previous experience working as a CHW and/or medical assistant preferred. Must have the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment and be self ?motivated. Previous experience working with databases and good computers skills through working knowledge of Windows, internet, Microsoft Outlook, Excel. Must be accurate and detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) required in English and Spanish. Medical terminology strongly preferred. Ability and willingness to recognize clients with severe problems, reports concerns to appropriate clinicians/providers and refers to appropriate professionals and resources. Experience working with community groups. \$20/hr-\$26/hr Active Filters Community Health Worker Holyoke, MA Clear All Apply