About this Community Health Worker - Pediatrics role at Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for working closely with individuals and communities to promote and maintain good health. Responsible for providing education, support, and outreach services to community members to help them achieve their health goals. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. Works under the direction of a healthcare professional to provide preventive care and health education to members of the community.Essential Functions:
-Conduct community outreach and engage community members to understand their health needs
-Provide individual and group health education and coaching to community members
-Assist community members in accessing and navigating the healthcare system, including providing referrals to appropriate health services
-Provide basic health screenings and assessments to identify health risks and provide appropriate interventions
-Assist in the development of health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs
-Collect data and maintain accurate records of community health outreach activities and interventions
-Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field strongly preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Pediatrics experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Schedule and Work Model:
- Monday through Friday ET, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm.
- Must be flexible to support on-site needs at medical practices in Chelsea and Everett (approximately 2-3x/week but may vary based on case load) and at patient homes or schools for meetings.
- 2x monthly team meetings at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA office required (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month).
- Remote work requires stable, secure, quiet, compliant work station.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.51 - $25.28/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
