Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program. GLFHC is currently seeking a Community Health Worker to join our REACH Program. This Full Time position This full time position is part of a larger collaboration (REACH) with the City of Lawrence, focused on Healthy Lifestyles. This Community Health Worker (CHW) position will have equal time dedicated to the GLFHC specific aspects of REACH, with half-time focused on our breastfeeding promotion programs and half-time focused on our work developing and implementing programs to increase patient and community access to healthy foods. Breastfeeding Initiatives Support (20 hours per week)
- Collaborate in planning and implementation of GLFHC breastfeeding programming.
- Provide education to community members, providers, and others on breastfeeding support techniques, challenges and solutions.
- Collaborate with others healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.
- Coordinate interagency referrals between LGH, WIC, and GLFHC to ensure continuity of care.
- Attend Lawrence Breastfeeding Coalition meetings.
Produce Prescription/Fruit Vegetable Program Coordinator (20 Hours per week):
- Collaborate with REACH Nutrition Lead/Program staff to develop, implement, and promote produce prescription (PP) and fruit/vegetable incentive programs (FVI).
- Collaborate with REACH communication strategies team regarding ongoing communication and outreach to eligible programs participants.
- Represent GLFHC team in regular meetings of Mayor's Health Task Force, REACH participants and Healthy Food Incentives working group.
- Develop and disseminate patient/community education materials. Participate in ongoing efforts to educate patients, community members, and health center staff.
- Collaborate with GLFHC staff, Unite Us Team and community partners to identify, establish and expand and linkages with community-based organizations, private businesses, and governmental agencies to help in meeting PP/FVI goals.
QualificationsEducation and Preferred Skills:
- Associates Degree in Health Services/Human Services, or High School degree with 2 years' equivalent experience.
- Bilingual English /Spanish language skills are preferred; additional languages may be helpful
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide culturally competent care.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Experience:
- Training/experience in social services or in community/public health
- Experience with community agencies or in healthcare settings
- Basic familiarity with electronic health record systems.
- Knowledge of the Lawrence community.
GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.