Community Health Worker Job at Lynn Community Health Center, Lynn, MA

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  • Lynn Community Health Center
  • Lynn, MA

Job Description

School Based Health Center- Community Health Worker- Breed Middle school

Are you interested in addressing the health care needs of the youth in Lynn?

  • Are you interested in benefits effective on the first day of employment?
  • Are you willing to promote, facilitate and improve access to ongoing primary and behavioral health care for Lynn youth?
  • Are you interested in a loan repayment program and funding for license renewals?
  • Do you enjoy having a generous amount of time off including all school holiday and breaks during the school year?
  • Can you collaborate closely with the nurse practitioner and behavioral health provider, and other members of the school-based health center team, including Lynn Public School staff?

Yes? Please click here to apply for the position of SBHC – Community Health Worker at the Lynn Community Health Center.

In This Role You Will

  • Educate, advocate and coach Lynn youth who require additional support to meaningfully address medical, social, and psychological needs.
  • Assist patients and/or families with effectively navigating health care and social service systems, including arranging for transportation and accompanying patients to appointments as requested by care team.
  • Participates in LCHC and Lynn Public Schools community outreach efforts, as appropriate and as assigned.
  • Conduct outreach and engagement activities that support patient continuity of care, including re-engaging patients and/or families in care if they miss appointments and/or do not follow up on treatment.

The Successful Applicant Will Offer

  • Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, social work, sociology, human services, or related field preferred.
  • Three or more years experience as a community health worker or case manager in a community health setting; and/or related experience in health/human services, social services or advocacy.
  • Experience in outreach within mental health, community-based treatments or medical comorbidity.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, attention to detail, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to openly address and acknowledge issues of addiction, substance use and mental illness.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation.
  • Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Compensation Ranging 17.81/hr- 30/hr Commensurate With Experience And Certification.

Please apply now and grow with LCHC

Thank you!

Job Tags

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