Community Health Worker, 40 Hours, Days - UMass Memorial Health Care : Job Details

1. Acts as a liaison between the patients/families, clinical practice and community agencies and referral services. Remains a partner and source of contact for a family system until it connects with the appropriate services or until the family declines follow-up. 2. Under general supervision, provides education, resources and/or referrals to patients and families .. Advocates for patients and families in the clinic and community. Works in partnership with other service providers in the central Massachusetts community. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others including but not limited to staff, administrators, partnering agencies, elected officials, government agencies, businesses, customers, and the public. 4. Meets regularly with the care team to review cases, identify next steps and priorities, and plan feedback to providers and community partners .. Provides referrals and connects patients/families to community resources to help them overcome social prob...Worker, Health, Support, Healthcare, Patient Access, Education