Community Health Worker I

Southcoast Health System

USD $21.84 - USD $36.72 /Hr.

tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, Massachusetts, Fairhaven

Sep 27, 2025

Community Health Worker I

Location

US-MA-Fairhaven

ID

2025-45313

Schedule

Regular Full-Time

Remote

Yes

Department

SC-Care Navigation Care Mgmt

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Community Health Worker I

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Southcoast Business Center - Fairhaven, MA; Position will follow a hybrid schedule

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package**

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Director, Manager, Team Lead or designee, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team, provide culturally appropriate health education, coaching, support, information and outreach in alignment with care plan in a variety of settings including community-based, primary care, ambulatory, emergency and acute care settings. Identify high risk patients utilizing effective listening and communication skills to address health and social needs. Utilize critical thinking to navigate systems and facilitate the coordination of care and community resources to meet the patient*s plan of care. Provide culturally appropriate health education, and outreach in a variety of community and health care settings. Implement culturally tailored interventions to meet patients short-term and long-term health and social needs.

Qualifications

Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training as required by role.
Two years direct experience in community-based outreach.
Proven ability for independent decision making and problem solving while performing effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Solid knowledge of community resources and effective teaching/coaching skills.
Bilingual skills preferred.
CHW certification preferred.
Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation.
Community Health Worker preferred.
Massachusetts Vehicle Operators Class B license is required
. A clear DMV driving record is also required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $21.84 - USD $36.72 /Hr.