Community Health Worker I

About the Role

Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Provides education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas may include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, healthcare system navigation, substance use, and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to community members.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study preferred.
• Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field: 0-1 year preferred.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-67%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-67%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-67%) up to 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-67%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-67%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-67%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-67%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-67%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Work Location

• Onsite
• 15-33 Tufts Street

Additional Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Day
• Pay Range: $23.51 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3