Community Health Worker - Women's Health

Christiana Care Health Services • Wilmington, DE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker serves as a trusted connection between patients, healthcare teams, and community organizations. The role helps individuals navigate healthcare, address social needs, and work toward personal health and wellness goals. The position involves outreach, individualized support, follow-up, resource coordination, advocacy, and management of an assigned caseload, with patient interactions in homes, community locations, and ChristianaCare clinical settings. This is a full-time position in New Castle County, with a mix of work at Newark Hospital, an OBGYN practice in New Castle County, and in the community.

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.
• Include a cover letter with the application describing interest in the role and how relevant experience has prepared the applicant.

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) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED