What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Community Health Centers of Burlington?
JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance. This is a full-time temporary position through 02/2026!
We are currently seeking a Temporary Community Health Worker to join our team as we expand our clinics to offer accessible care in our communities.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be embedded into Community Health Center (CHC) patient care teams to provide screening, follow-up and navigation to services for mental health and substance use disorders, and social determinants of health (SDOH). The CHW will facilitate access to services with a goal of improving patient health and well-being. The CHW will employ population health metrics to identify patients in need of services.
Basic Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience providing social services, translation services, case management services, or other client or customer services.
- Experience with health coaching a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bi-lingual speaker/writer preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to complete all written paperwork in a timely manner is essential (written care plans, progress notes, etc.)
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to seek supervision when needed.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Strong boundaries and ethical decision-making.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings if necessary.
- Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Requirements
- Must have access to transportation.
- Must be CPR certified.
CHCB employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical insurance with $600 annual wellness perks
- Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
- Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
- Generous Accrued CTO
- Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
- Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!
Salary : $600