public health worker

MidAtlantic Employers' Association

<div>Job Description: 
 
Shift: First Shift 
Community Health Worker
Bebashi - Transition to Hope
On-Site role
Philadelphia., PA
About Bebashi:
Bebashi - Transition to Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive health and social services to individuals in Philadelphia. We focus on empowering communities with access to healthcare, education, and resources to promote overall well-being.
Bebashi Transition to Hope is seeking a dedicated and experienced Community Health Worker to join our team. This role will report to the Chief of Strategic Initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY 
A Community Health Worker bridges the gap between health care systems and the community, ensuring access to care and programs that can help them lead healthier, safer, and more secure lives.
CHWs conduct community outreach activities, working directly with individuals and families with low-incomes, unmet needs, and/or who are eligible for Medicaid benefits in Philadelphia, PA.
Community outreach activities aim to support adoption of healthy behaviors by assessing community health needs and providing information on available resources, social supports, and navigation of resources.
CHWs work collaboratively with individuals and families to advocate for and support their access and understanding of available public health and community services and provide: outreach; screening/assessments; referral to services and follow-up; information on relevant health topics; advocacy and supporting increased health literacy; and enhanced social supports including support networks.
CHWs represent the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, generations, social identities, lived experiences, and neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA and further develop relationships in a culturally sensitive manner. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<div><ul><li> 
Plan and coordinate outreach, supervise individual and family assessments, assess training needs, provide health education, home visiting, and service coordination performed by CHWs. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Develop an overall work plan, including outreach strategies for the in the targeted geographic area. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>As a member of an integrated care team, works closely with other providers across the organization and partners to ensure progress and implementation of the workplan, including leading structured meetings and identifying/resolving issues. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Prepare and present reports &amp; evaluations defining project progress, problems, and solutions. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Establish relationships, promote collaboration and coordination with other community health and human service providers, and diverse community partners. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Conduct community and public education sessions to promote initiative or program including, primary prevention education, chronic conditions/disease management, screening, and testing.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Participate in and/or lead a community action board and engage community members through community and civic engagement activities.
</li><li>Provide or ensure clients have access to education, resources, and enhanced social supports (e.g., affordable and stable housing; food insecurity, or utility services threat(s)). 
</li></ul><div> 
<ul><li>Ensure that clients are engaged with providers to support access to systems of healthcare to support primary and specialty care, social services, public benefits, and other community resources. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Collaborate with clinical care team (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Peer Professional, or Medical Case Manager, Behavioral Health Practitioner) to monitor client services, referrals, and appropriate follow-up. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Design and implement client surveys to evaluate client satisfaction with CHW services. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Coordinate with agency staff to develop documents (educational materials, forms, signage, etc.) and procedures that support a health literate environment and enhance client understanding of health information. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
<ul><li>Prepare required reports and other written material regarding program implementation and activities. 
</li></ul></div> 
Experience and Skills:
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Human Services, or related field (required)</li><li>Minimum 1 year of relevant experience (required)
</li></ul>Licensure / Certifications<div><ul><li> 
Valid PA driver's license with an acceptable driving record (as applicable to MVR requirements)</li><li>Successful completion of CHW training program /certification and required continuing education
</li></ul></div>Additional Requirements:<div><ul><li> 
Requires local travel (50-75%)</li><li>Requires Reliable vehicle
</li></ul></div>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<div><ul><li> 
Excellent listening and other interpersonal communication skills</li><li>A passion for public health equity</li><li>Strong ability to build trusting relationships with community members and local community initiatives and coalitions</li><li>Strong knowledge of community resources</li><li>Knowledge of the barriers to accessing community resources, how to address and remove barriers</li><li>Excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to navigate stressful situations</li><li>Ability to engage diverse communities in an inclusive and equitable manner</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing</li><li>Ability to make independent decisions and use good judgment
</li></ul></div>Physical Demands &amp; Work Conditions<ul><li>Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment.</li><li>Ability to travel locally to client homes, medical facilities, and community partner sites as required, which may involve walking, standing, and navigating varied environments.</li><li>Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.</li><li>Requires the ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external partners in person and by phone.</li><li>May involve irregular hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet client and program needs.</li><li>Work is performed in a combination of office, community, and client-based settings and may involve exposure to varied environmental conditions. 
</li></ul> 
Benefits:
We offer Excellent Benefits beginning the 1st day of the following month, after 30 days employment:
Medical Insurance with Employer paying a good percentage of coverage for the Employee
Vision, Prescriptions
Dental is 100% Employer paid for Employee
STD/LTD disability and life insurances 100% Employer Paid for Employee
401K with discretionary match
PTO
Holidays - 10 paid
HRA - Fully Employer funded
Student Loan &quot;Pay Down&quot; program
Hours are:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
 
 
From: Midatlantic Employers' Association</div>

Community Health Worker with Bebashi -Transition to Hope, Phila., PA

Your Health Organization

<div>We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the Mt. Pleasant area. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery. This role includes visiting patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services. Additionally, the CHW is responsible for delivering 
medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to 
essential supplies.
Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in their designated service area. You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily. This is a full time, salary-based working 12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM)
The following service area(s) are available:
<ul><li>Mt. Pleasant</li>
<li>West Ashley</li>
<li>Dorchester/St. George</li>
</ul>
About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Why Choose a Career at Your Health?
Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.
<ul><li>Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities</li>
<li>Employer Matched 401K</li>
<li>Free Visit &amp; Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan</li>
<li>Employer Matched HSA</li>
<li>Generous PTO Package</li>
<li>Career Development &amp; Growth Opportunities</li>
<li>Vehicle Allowance</li>
</ul>
What Are We Looking For?
A successful Community Health Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and 
responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without 
notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s)
Areas of Responsibility:
<ul><li>Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care plan.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.</li>
<li>Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT&rsquo;s, OT&rsquo;s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.</li>
<li>Deliver medications to patients&rsquo; homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.</li>
<li>Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, 
providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.</li>
<li>Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper 
assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of 
DME.</li>
<li>Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.</li>
<li>Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred. Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.</li>
<li>Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.</li>
<li>Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.</li>
<li>Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.</li>
<li>Ability to read and communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Basic computer knowledge.</li>
<li>Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.</li>
<li>Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.</li>
<li>Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.</li>
<li>Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.</li>
<li>Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity</li></ul></div>

Community Health Worker

<div>We are looking for a dedicated candidate join our team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to service our patients in the [LOCATION] area. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery. This role includes visiting patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services. Additionally, the CHW is responsible for delivering 
medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to 
essential supplies.
Community Health workers perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in their designated service area. You must have reliable transportation as travel is required daily. This is a full time, salary-based working 12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM)
The following service area(s) are available:
<ul><li>[LOCATION]</li>
</ul>
About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Why Choose a Career at Your Health?
Providing high quality care for our patients is the center of what we do, and we provide the same care for our employees. Here are some of the benefits that are available to our employees.
<ul><li>Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities</li>
<li>Employer Matched 401K</li>
<li>Free Visit &amp; Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan</li>
<li>Employer Matched HSA</li>
<li>Generous PTO Package</li>
<li>Career Development &amp; Growth Opportunities</li>
<li>Vehicle Allowance</li>
</ul>
What Are We Looking For?
A successful Community Health Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and 
responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without 
notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s)
Areas of Responsibility:
<ul><li>Work closely with care team members and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care and compliance with the care plan.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.</li>
<li>Facilitate and coordinate visits with PT&rsquo;s, OT&rsquo;s and Providers in Assisted Living Facilities and patients' homes to enhance patient care and support.</li>
<li>Deliver medications to patients&rsquo; homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.</li>
<li>Set up training, instruct patients on the use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) equipment, 
providing ongoing support, education and troubleshooting, when necessary.</li>
<li>Deliver durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in homes and ALFs, ensuring proper 
assembly and functionality. Provide training to patients and caregivers on the correct use of 
DME.</li>
<li>Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.</li>
<li>Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or Licensed Nurse preferred. Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.</li>
<li>Phlebotomy experience preferred. If not experienced in phlebotomy, candidate must be willing to complete training and demonstrate competency in the skill.</li>
<li>Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.</li>
<li>Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.</li>
<li>Ability to read and communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Basic computer knowledge.</li>
<li>Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.</li>
<li>Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.</li>
<li>Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.</li>
<li>Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.</li>
<li>Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity</li></ul></div>

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