Community Health Worker I Save this job Full / Part Time: Part-Time Location: Baystate Medical Center Regular/Temporary: Regular Baystate Health is seeking a Community Health Worker for a Womenâ??s Health Network Grant. This is a grant funded position based at Mason Square Community Health Center. In this role you will work with women to enroll them in cervical cancer screening as well as promote mammogrophy screenings. What you will do: * Target and outreach, including home visits, to the most vulnerable and at-risk patients and establish positive and supportive relationships. * Assist with medication adherence, reminding patients about upcoming appointments, arranging transportation assistance and other services patients may need. * Act as the primary contact person within the clinic for enrollment of new members and educates patients on all aspects of the healthcare delivery system. * Conduct Care Needs Screenings to the extent of his/her capability. * Coach patients in effective management of their chronic conditions and self-care. * Provides basic health education in individual or group sessions and helps patients to develop health management plans that support theirachievement of their individualized health and wellness goals. * Help patients in identifying and utilizing community resources using Health Leads database, in addition to scheduling and accompanying them to appointments, and assisting with completion of application for programs for which they may be eligible. What you will need: * High School Diploma/GED Required. * Two years of experience working in a community setting * Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred * Driverâ??s License preferred * Enrolled in CHW certification program or enrollment in CHW certification program within 6 months required. MAY UNDERFILL AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER APPRENTICE * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Enrolled in CHW certification program or enrollment in CHW certification program within 6 months required. * Strong communication and writing skills. What you need to know: * This is a grant funded position. This is part time position and the hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. * This position is located at Mason Square Community Health Center. Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.