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Community Health Worker

Location
Baltimore, MD, United States

Posted on
Feb 24, 2022

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What You Will Do:
Community Health Worker
Full-Time
Baltimore, MD
Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center
We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
As a Team Member at UMMC, you'll experience:
A supportive and collaborative
work environment
A comprehensive benefits package
including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
A highly competitive wage scale
: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
Generous tuition reimbursement
of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree.
Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
General Summary
Under supervision, visits individuals and families in their homes, in shelters or other similar places to provide basic community outreach services and to assist with social interventions necessary in coping with a new diagnosis.
May interact with individuals and families at the bedside in the hospital to enroll in community outreach services. Once enrolled, primary communication with patients may be telephonic, face to face or via written material. Community Health Workers will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams and other agencies to improve patient care.
II.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Recruits a client base within the community by identifying, locating, interviewing and screening individuals who may be appropriate for Transitional Care Programs including Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Transitional Care Coordination (TCC) other Care Coordination Programs and High Risk Clinics such as the Coordinated Care Center (C3).
Provides general information to individuals and families on program objectives and services, eligibility requirements and benefits, confidentiality of information, etc. Distributes informational materials and literature.
Schedules clients for appointments with health care providers. Reminds them of pending appointments and contacts them to inquire into reasons for missed appointments. Escorts clients to or calls clients to confirm various appointments to ensure compliance and provide support.
Assists clients in obtaining necessary transportation and/or childcare when treatment is needed.
Assists with client retention by following up on all contacts by telephone or by a home visit follow-up. Locates clients who have moved or lost contact with the program.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Two years work experience providing outreach services.
Experience should include writing reports and maintaining records.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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