We are seeking a dedicated
Community Health Worker to join our Supportive Services team. In this role, you’ll serve as a vital connector between our clients and essential community resources, helping to eliminate barriers and promote access to health, housing, and social services.
What You'll Do:
- Build supportive, low-demand relationships with clients to encourage ongoing engagement in services.
- Provide in-home and community-based support including reminder calls, coaching, benefit assistance, and escorting to appointments.
- Navigate the Baltimore City Coordinated Access system and other housing resources with clients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and share community-based observations to inform client care.
- Deliver one-on-one health education and risk reduction interventions.
- Accurately and promptly document services in our electronic medical record (EMR) system.
What You Bring:
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; reliable personal transportation; bilingual skills.
- Experience:
- 4+ years working with vulnerable populations.
- 2+ years connecting individuals to health and social services.
- 1+ year in a healthcare setting using EMRs.
Key Skills & Qualities:
- Deep knowledge of Baltimore City resources for addiction, mental health, and social services.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Strong initiative, problem-solving ability, and adaptability.
- Certification as a Maryland Community Health Worker (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer
18.00 To 20.28 (USD) Annually
