Community Heath Worker – Adults R39884

Overview

Req#: R39884 |
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Community Health Worker |
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time |
Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$18.91 – $23.23 – $29.24

Community Health Worker

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and is looking for a full time Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team in Springfield, MA.

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 40-hours
• Monday – Friday

LOCATION:

• Community Health Centers and other sites, including home visits, as needed by the department

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Adoption assistance
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life integration
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Enrolled or willingness to enroll in the CHW certification program
• CHW certification (preferred)
• Some exposure to working in a community setting (preferred)
• Driver’s licensure (required)
• Must have own vehicle to use daily as needed for home visits.

For more information, please visit us online at:  or interact with us socially at  or on X (Twitter)  correspondence can be directed to recruiter:

Melanie.

Bischoff

Summary:

The Community Health Worker I (CHW) is developing skills to help patients, and their families navigate and access health and community services while adopting healthy behaviors. The CHW I works as a care team member through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW I is developing skills to effectively promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families by providing social support and informal counseling.

The CHW I develops strong relationships within the care team and partners with providers, patients, and outside organizations. The CHW I will facilitate communication between patients and care teams and provide culturally appropriate health education and self-management support. Additionally, CHW I will collaborate within a team-based care delivery model to improve the health and lives of our community members.

Job Responsibilities: