Community Health Worker (Community Programs)

• Outreach & Community Engagement Initiate and assist in developing strong community relationships in Somerset County; Attend community meetings and other activities that cultivate trust.
• Support with program expansion and hub creation in Somerset.
• Develop and distribute health education and training materials for participants and community members.
• Lead and support community outreach events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Participate in local/state meetings, conferences, and community events, maintaining and seeking partnerships with governmental and non-governmental agencies engaged in community health.
• Reliable transportation required to travel to community sites throughout Somerset County.

• Administration & Documentation Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate follow-up care with the Neighborhood Nursing team and Registered Nurse partner.
• Use the Neighborhood Nursing data management system to input data and documentation in a timely manner.
• Document and record outcomes of referrals and appointments.
• Monitor recruitment and retention of program participants.
• File, retrieve, and maintain participant records in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
• Create and produce reports.
• Complete trainings as assigned by JHSON.
• Submit timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform all work activities per established protocols and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Two years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field. Two years of experience working in community/public health, assisting individuals with access to medical care and linking resources to address social needs. Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served in rural Somerset County. Excellent oral interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills. Motivated and self-directed with the ability to work collaboratively with other research and program staff. Problem-solving skills and proven ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines. Comfortable working in the field, including interacting regularly with diverse community members about health-related topics. Familiarity with clinical studies, IRB procedures, or HIPAA standards is a plus. Experience working with and/or being from the Somerset County or Eastern Shore community strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks. Must be willing to complete community health worker training if necessary.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications Those under final consideration will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. Classified Title: Community Outreach Specialist Job Posting Title (Working Title): Community Health Worker (Community Programs) Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC Starting

Salary Range

$15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($40,950 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 (flexibility including evenings and weekends required for community outreach) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Nursing - Somerset County, including Princess Anne, Westover, and Crisfield. Department name: Community Programs Personnel area: School of Nursing