Community Health Worker

Lynn Community Health Care • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

Are you interested in addressing the health care needs of the youth in Lynn? Are you interested in benefits effective on the first day of employment? Are you willing to promote, facilitate and improve access to ongoing primary and behavioral health care for Lynn youth? Can you collaborate closely with the nurse practitioner and behavioral health provider, and other members of the LCHC team? Yes? Please click here to apply for the position of Community Health Worker at the Lynn Community Health Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, social work, sociology, human services, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years experience as a community health worker or case manager in a community health setting; and/or related experience in health/human services, social services or advocacy.
• Experience in outreach within mental health, community-based treatments or medical comorbidity.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, attention to detail, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to openly address and acknowledge issues of addiction, substance use and mental illness.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Educate, advocate and coach Lynn youth who require additional support to meaningfully address medical, social, and psychological needs.
• Assist patients and/or families with effectively navigating health care and social service systems, including arranging for transportation and accompanying patients to appointments as requested by care team.
• Participates in LCHC community outreach efforts, as appropriate and as assigned.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities that support patient continuity of care, including re-engaging patients and/or families in care if they miss appointments and/or do not follow up on treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services