Community Health Worker - Pediatrics
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community.
Essential Functions
- Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
- Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
- Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, including providing referrals to appropriate health services
- Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
- Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
- Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
- Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field strongly preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Pediatrics experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Schedule and Work Model
- Monday through Friday ET, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm.
- Must be flexible to support on-site needs at medical practices in the Brockton, Quincy and Bridgewater area (approximately 2-3x/week but may vary based on case load) and at patient homes or schools for meetings.
- 2x monthly team meetings at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA office required (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month).
- Remote work requires stable, secure, quiet, compliant work station.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field strongly preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
- Pediatrics experience strongly preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact effectively with various populations
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management
- Bilingual skills preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Differentials, premiums and bonuses
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.