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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides culturally appropriate health education, information, outreach and navigation services to patients with chronic health conditions including substance use disorder (SUD). The CHW assists patients with access to services specific to the funded project as well as other resources as applicable and available. The CHW supports providers through an integrated, team-based practice approach and provides social support and informal counseling, while advocating for individuals and community health needs The CHW possesses a thorough understanding of community resources and culture to address the barriers to care, and to better tailor health messages.
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Full Time
$71k-87k (estimate)
05/03/2024
05/16/2024
umassmed.edu
AMHERST, MA
3,000 - 7,500
1962
LAWRENCE FELDMAN
$50M - $200M
Massachusetts first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools and two business units, Commonwealth Medicine and MassBiologics. Perennially ranked among the top medical schools for primary care education by U.S. News & World Report, UMass Medical School is also an international leader in biomedical research, with $399 million in NIH funding in FY 2020. UMass Medical School educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care with compassion. Our researchers are making discoveries daily in the fight against dise...ases such as ALS, Tay-Sachs, COVID-19, cancer and diabetes. UMass Medical School strives to advance the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering education, research and health care delivery with clinical partner UMass Memorial Health. Commonwealth Medicine provides a wide range of care management and consulting services to government agencies, nonprofits and health care organizations, improving health care for people in need while also maximizing revenue for clients and performing cutting edge research that impacts health policy. MassBiologics, the only nonprofit, FDA-licensed manufacturer of vaccines and biologics in the United States, improves public health through applied research, development and production of biologic products, including vaccines, plasma derivatives and monoclonal antibodies.
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The following is the career advancement route for Community Health Worker positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Community Health Worker, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Social Work Manager that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Community Health Worker. You can explore the career advancement for a Community Health Worker below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Health Worker, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Community Health Worker for your reference.
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Community health workers help culturally diverse populations and underserved communities receive the proper medical attention.
02/03/2022: Santa Maria, CA
Community health workers address any road blocks to care, and offer referrals to programs for such needs as housing, food, education, and mental health services.
03/04/2022: Amarillo, TX
Community health workers report to health educators and healthcare providers.
03/13/2022: Queens Village, NY
They share their findings so that the educators can create new programs or adjust existing programs to better suit the needs of the community.
01/15/2022: Wichita Falls, TX
Community health workers offer the health needs of the community they serve and provide some direct services such as first aid and blood pressure screening.
02/03/2022: Concord, NH
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Community Health Worker jobs
CHWs usually share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and life experiences with the community members they serve.
01/30/2022: Kennewick, WA
Community health workers have a breadth of knowledge that helps hospitals make these social connections.
02/22/2022: Nashua, NH
Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
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Learn effective communication skills.
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Decide on a Type of Community Health Worker.
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