Community Health Worker

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Job Title: Community Health Worker I (CHW I)

Position Overview: Join our team as a Community Health Worker I (CHW I), where you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient care by addressing social determinants of health. Reporting to the Manager of Care Management, you will provide bedside and community support to patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care from admission through post-discharge. Your responsibilities will include conducting SDOH screenings, enrolling patients in community programs, delivering patient education, coordinating appointments, and engaging with patients to reinforce treatment plans. As a key collaborator with physicians, nurses, care managers, and community partners, you will actively participate in community engagement activities and assist with volunteer coordination. Reliable transportation is essential for home visits and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct SDOH screenings and support specialty care assignments.
• Follow up with patients after discharge and maintain ongoing engagement.
• Enroll eligible patients in community programs and coordinate transportation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care continuity.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CHW Certification required.
• Communication: Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with social/health issues and medical terminology is a plus. Required training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and the ability to identify needs for professional intervention in patient care.

Join us in making a difference in our community!

Salary Range: Minimum 20.22/hour - Maximum 33.38/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.