Community Heath Worker - Adults

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

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

• Full-time 40-hours
• Monday – Friday

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

• 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!

• 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 Twitter  correspondence can be directed to recruiter:

Melanie.

Bischoff

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 work 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. I am also responsible for facilitating communication between patient and care teams and providing 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.