Community Health Worker Trainee

NeighborHealth•Boston, MA

About The Position

As a Community Health Worker (CHW) Trainee, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of people living with complex and/or chronic conditions, many of whom also face multiple barriers accessing care and need the help of CHWs. During the 8-week training program, the CHW Trainee will participate in CHW coursework while also working in assigned Clinical Departments, learning on-the-job skills related to the work of NeighborHealth Community Health Workers. During the training program, CHW’s will learn more about health inequalities, the role of community health in supporting patient care, and how to communicate with patients in culturally sensitive ways to improve overall health outcomes. Trainees will report to the Director of Workforce Development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
BLS required at hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Participate fully in the 8-week training program by attending all in-person and zoom trainings.
Join in all on-the-job training in various Clinical Dpts
Reflect NeighborHealth core values.
Maintain a professional attitude.
Work in assigned NeighborHealth Department supporting the needs of that Department, their colleagues, and patients (if applicable)
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Participate in required departmental activities.
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Adhere to all NeighborHealth and departmental policies and procedures.
Use NeighborHealth devices appropriately.
Follow established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.
Perform other related duties from the clinical department as needed.