Community Health Worker II - OPH
Baltimore, Maryland
Employer: Johns Hopkins Healthcare
Industry: Non-Clinical Professional
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The Community Health Worker II reports to the CHW Supervisor. Under minimal supervision, the CHW II addresses the complex social and health problems of patients enrolled in programs. Administrative duties include: management of assignment process for incoming referrals to CHW level I staff; acts as mentor and assists with training for CHW Level I; may direct some work of CHW Level I; and leads special projects as assigned by the CHW Supervisor. Patient-related activities for this position will include, but are not limited to: screening and enrollment for eligible community programs; patient mentorship; patient education; patient follow-up and reinforcement of treatment plan tasks; coordination of appointments and transportation; and patient engagement. The CHW II may be assigned more complex patients than CHW I. The CHW II will foster cohesive relationships with staff and clinical teams, with community partners and with colleagues in the Office of Population Health. This position will work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, care managers, behavioral health specialists and other community health workers to improve health outcomes. The CHW II will be active in community engagement activities to include working with community organizations and assisting with community-based activities. The CHW II must have reliable daily transportation for work related travel (to and from community site, patient homes, meetings, clinics, etc.). If using personal vehicle for work related travel, the CHW must have appropriate license and insurance.
Work Location: Hybrid
Full time 8am-4:30pm
Minimum Education & Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
MD Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Required
A minimum of two years' experience in a social, community, managed care, health care or medical office environment.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. 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.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Work Location: Hybrid
Full time 8am-4:30pm
Minimum Education & Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
MD Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Required
A minimum of two years' experience in a social, community, managed care, health care or medical office environment.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. 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.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Created: 2024-06-04
Reference: 639886
Country: United States
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
ZIP: 21218
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