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Based in the heart of downtown Lowell, MassachusettsLowell Community Health Centeris currently seeking aFull-Time Nurse Community Health Worker/Care Coordinator.
With over 400 employees, the Health Center has expanded and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility as of December 2012. The Health Center is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Lowell Community Health Center programs have been recognized as national models. The Health Center was also named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. The Health Center's employees speak 28 different languages and over 80 staff are trained in medical interpreting.
SUMMARY:
Full Time (40 hours per week).Some evenings and weekends required, inclusive in the 40-hour work week.The Care Coordinator/Community Health Worker (CHW) will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration team in Pediatrics and Family Medicine Departments. The CHW will work closely with patients, care managers, other care management team members, health care providers, behavioral health and social services providers, and community partners to effectively manage the care of designated patients.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
·Strong knowledge of the surrounding community and existing resources.
·Understanding of multi-cultural beliefs, practices, and culture, as well as sensitivity to varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
·Works well in a fast-paced environment where daily schedules and routines may change rapidly due to high patient volume, unexpected needs, or no-shows.
·Knowledge of some medical terminology preferred.
·Experience with children and families preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLSBilingual in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Khmer preferred, with ability to read, write and speak in public forums.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25lbs while at work.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions such as heat, rain, wind and snow.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Full Time
Education & Training Services
$69k-87k (estimate)
03/13/2024
07/20/2024
lchealth.org
LOWELL, MA
200 - 500
1970
Private
DAN MORIARTY
$10M - $50M
Education & Training Services