Quality Community Health Worker

Greater Portland Health•South Portland, ME

About The Position

Greater Portland Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to help make a meaningful impact on community members. The role facilitates access to and improves the quality of health care for patients through outreach, referral appointment scheduling, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Greater Portland Health is mission-driven to provide health care services for everyone in its communities. Level 3 English proficiency is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Level 3 English proficiency.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Facilitate access to health care for patients.
Help improve the quality of health care for patients.
Conduct outreach.
Schedule referral appointments for patients.
Provide community education.
Provide informal counseling and social support.
Advocate for patients.

Benefits

Organization-wide incentive bonus of up to 5% of annual base salary.
Competitive compensation, with shift differentials for some positions.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, shared between employer and employee.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health care spending accounts.
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
403(b) employer match up to 3%.
Generous paid time off package.
Non-CME training reimbursement up to $300 for full-time employees working 32 hours.
Tuition assistance up to $1,500 for full-time employees working 32 hours.
Gym reimbursement.