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!
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