Community Health Worker - Women's Health
About The Position
As a Community Health Worker, you will serve as a trusted connection between patients, healthcare teams, and community organizations. You will help individuals navigate healthcare, address social needs, and achieve personal health and wellness goals. The role involves outreach and ongoing patient support, connecting people with health services and community resources, and coordinating patient-centered care. You will work with patients in their homes, ChristianaCare facilities, and community settings while managing an assigned caseload and documenting progress. This is a full-time position in New Castle County, with work across Newark Hospital, an OBGYN practice in New Castle County, and the community. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates two hospitals with 1,227 beds, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence, including women’s health. The organization focuses on improving health outcomes, access to care, and affordability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of experience in community outreach, healthcare support, social services, or a related field.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with patients, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Include a cover letter describing interest in the role and how experience working with patients, communities, healthcare, or social services has prepared you.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Education, or a related field.
- Community Health Worker Certification.
- Experience working with underserved or diverse populations.
- Bilingual communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Build trusting relationships with patients through outreach, individualized support, and ongoing follow-up.
- Help patients identify health goals and overcome social, economic, and other barriers that may affect their health and access to care.
- Connect patients with healthcare services, community programs, and social resources, and help them navigate the healthcare system.
- Partner with healthcare teams and community organizations to coordinate patient-centered support and advocate for patients’ needs.
- Engage with patients in their homes, ChristianaCare facilities, and community settings.
- Manage an assigned caseload and document patient progress.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits.
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Diverse and inclusive culture.
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
