Community Health Outreach Worker - Bilingual

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering people to live healthier lives? Join us as a Community Health Worker and help bridge the gap between healthcare and the community. Under the guidance of the Community Health Manager, you'll deliver health and wellness education to employees, underserved populations, and the broader community — making a real difference in helping individuals adopt healthy behaviors. Facilitate health promotion and wellness education programs for employees and community members. Support underserved populations by providing resources and guidance to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. Collaborate with the Community Health Manager to implement initiatives based on the Community Health Needs Report and Employee Health Risk Assessment. Travel independently within the community to connect with diverse groups and deliver impactful outreach. We believe in supporting our team members as much as we support our community. You'll enjoy: A mission‑driven role where your work directly impacts lives. Opportunities for professional growth and certification. A collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity and respect. If you're ready to use your bilingual skills and passion for health education to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in building healthier communities together. Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help. Basic Life Support Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant from an approved program (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year in health, education, or community outreach preferred
• Eligible for Community Health Worker certification within the first year
• Valid license required; clean driving record preferred
• Advanced bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages, cultures, and socio‑economic backgrounds
• Flexible schedule and adaptability to community needs

Nice To Haves

• A.A. degree or higher preferred
• clean driving record preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver health and wellness education to employees, underserved populations, and the broader community
• Facilitate health promotion and wellness education programs for employees and community members
• Support underserved populations by providing resources and guidance to encourage healthy lifestyle changes
• Collaborate with the Community Health Manager to implement initiatives based on the Community Health Needs Report and Employee Health Risk Assessment
• Travel independently within the community to connect with diverse groups and deliver impactful outreach

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees