Community Health Worker - Pediatrics

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Pediatrics experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred
Bilingual skills preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, including providing referrals to appropriate health services
Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education