• The Community Health Worker (CHW) helps individuals connect with resources that allow them to better manage their illness, improve their health and avoid preventable hospital encounters.
• Provide health education, teaching chronic-disease management skills, and by connecting them to a medical home and other community resources.
• CHW is responsible for initiating the development of a care plan with the client and his or her health care providers as well as monitoring its implementation and progress made toward goals.
• This position maintains an assigned client caseload and conducts regular home visits and assessments.
• This position serves as a preceptor for HCGH's accredited CHW Training Program.

Location: Howard County

Shift:

Full time Day

8am - 4:30pm

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, Associates degree required with an interest in behavioral, community or public health.
• Experience working in a community setting or home setting preferred.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as with people of diverse backgrounds preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must obtain CPR certification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintain thereafter.
• Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation. This position may spend the majority of the time working away from the office.
• Must obtain CHW certification within 6 months. Maryland State CHW certification preferred.

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