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Portuguese (Part-time) Community Health Worker Waltham (On-site)
CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part Time, Permanent
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Manager of Community Health and Health Benefits
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
FLEXIBLE WORK: Hybrid schedule option
PAY RANGE: Band 2 ($20-$25/hour)
WHO YOU ARE:
YOUR ROLE & IMPACT
The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH)is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Portuguese Community Health Worker will serve as a frontline public health worker and medical interpreter. As part of a dynamic team at Charles River Community Health (CRCH), ahealthcare practice providing compassionate care to underserved communities, the Portuguese Community Health Worker will serve as a frontline public health worker and interpreter.
The Portuguese CHW is a trusted member of the community and has a strong understanding of the Portuguese community. ThePortuguese CHW serves as a liaison between the health provider and social services and the community/patients. As such, the Portuguese CHW will facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. If you have a calming presence, excel at understanding patient needs, and are willing to work on educating patients about the importance of health screenings, we would like to have you as part of our team. The Portuguese CHW will work as a team member at our health center and will interact with patients and staff who are racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, so being culturally competent is required.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Charles River Community Healths mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.
CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.
We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.
We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.
OUR PROMISE
If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as the The Portuguese Community Health Worker rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Short, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Tickets at Work
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Travel Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!
Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
Part Time
Social & Legal Services
$65k-81k (estimate)
04/03/2024
04/30/2024
charlesriverhealth.org
ALLSTON, MA
25 - 50
1974
ELIZABETH BROWNE
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Founded in 1974, and formerly known as the Joseph M. Smith Community Center, we are committed to our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities of Allston, Brighton, Waltham and surrounding areas by providing quality, comprehensive, coordinated care that is patient-centered, family friendly, and community focused. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, we are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provid...e continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community. We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes. Our headquarters, located at the Joseph M, Smith Building at 495 Western Avenue, offer a full range of clinical services that include primary care, dental, mental health, podiatry, vision, obstetrics and pharmacy, and many supportive services. Our Waltham health center, located at 564 Main St, also offers medical, dental, behavioral health, OBGYN, pharmacy, health benefit enrollment and community health services. We also operate two school-based sites in Boston Public Schools.
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