Community Health Worker - Baystate Health : Job Details

The Community Health Worker I (CHW) is developing skills to help patients, and their families navigate and access health and community services while adopting healthy behaviors. The CHW I work as a care team member through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW I is developing skills to effectively promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families by providing social support and informal counseling. The CHW I develops strong relationships within the care team and partners with providers, patients, and outside organizations. I am also responsible for facilitating communication between patient and care teams and providing culturally appropriate health education and self-management support. Additionally, CHW I will collaborate within a team-based care delivery model to improve the health and lives of our community members. Job Responsibilities: 1) CHW I will develop the drive and determination to learn and grow in the CHW role. I b...Health, Worker, Skills, Healthcare, Patient