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Community Health Worker

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Bath
108 Centre Street (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2025
Description Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our CHWs provide culturally appropriate complex care management in the primary care setting. We work with each patient for approximately 6 months, helping them to overcome barriers, navigate the healthcare system, and make meaningful progress toward health-related goals. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and working as part of a patient-centered team, consider joining us! 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift, M-F 8-4:30 Hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training is completed) Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: If driving required for role, Valid Driver's license, clean driving record, and personal vehicle for use required. Experience: Two years of experience working in a social service or health care setting or equivalent educational setting preferred. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be a resident of the community being served with good knowledge of the resources of their community. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Basic computer skills preferred. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact Zachary T. Avelino at zachary.avelino@mainehealth.org