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The Community Health Worker assists primary care teams by identifying patient needs and implementing comprehensive care plans through community resource coordination. They provide linguistic support, advocacy, and follow-up care via home, hospital, and office visits.
Requirements
Candidates should be bilingual in Spanish and English with a preference for a degree in Human Services and two years of related experience. Required certifications include a Medical Interpreter course and a Community Health Worker Certificate, both of which can be completed after hire.
Full job description
Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.
GLFHC is currently seeking a bilingual Community Health Worker to join our Community Support Services Team. The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for applying his/her knowledge of community resources and culture to assist the primary care team in fully assessing and identifying a patient’s needs through a comprehensive care plan. The CHW then assumes responsibility for implementing assigned coordination of care and supported referrals.
Provides information and orientation about available community services and resources and assists GLFHC patients in determining eligibility and obtaining services.
Remains current on all referral sources, including but not limited to: housing, nutrition services, peer programs, Mass Health/Healthy Start, advocacy services, transportation, parenting skills and groups, prenatal classes, substance abuse and mental health services including methadone maintenance, domestic violence, employment and training, nursing case management, and primary care.
Actively participates in Specialty clinics in conjunction with other clinic staff and conducts hospital and home visits as appropriate.
Provides patients with linguistic services, support and assistance in meeting relevant community agency requirements by helping complete agency forms, applications, translating and responding to requests for other information or documents.
Accompanies patient to medical and behavioral appointments when necessary to provide linguistic and advocacy services.
Follows up with regular contact to each active patient through telephone calls, office visits, agency visits, home visits, and hospital visits according to protocol.
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other departments and staff. Provides constant feedback and communicates regularly with medical staff regarding the patient’s current social situation.
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Two years’ experience in similar or related field preferred. Experience in community-based service delivery preferred.
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Education
Degree in Human Services preferred or combination of education and experience will be considered.
Bilingual, bicultural (Spanish/English).
Completed certification-approved Medical Interpreter course or must complete within 12 months of hire.
Community Health Worker Certificate or must complete with 12 -18 months of hire.
GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Related keywords
Community Health WorkerBilingualSpanishEnglishPatient CareMedical InterpreterHuman ServicesCare PlanReferralsCase ManagementCommunity MedicineAdvocacyHealthcareSocial ServicesPublic Health
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center serves more than 68,000 patients annually across the Merrimack Valley, Mass. We have 7 clinical sites, 6 pharmacies, 2 school-based health centers, 2 mobile health clinics, and one community services site (OBAT) with a bridge services clinic.
The mission of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center is to improve and maintain the health of individuals and families in the Merrimack Valley by providing a network of high quality, comprehensive health care and services and by training health care professionals who can respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
Considering a career change? Visit our Careers page at http://glfhc.org/about/join-our-team/ for current openings at one of the most diverse and forward-thinking companies in the region.
Offices: 34 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841, US · One Griffin Brook Drive, Methuen, MA 01844, US · 73D Winthrop Avenue, Lawrence, MA 01843, US · 150 Park Street, Lawrence, MA 01841, US · 700 Essex St., Lawrence, MA 01841, US
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