What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Greater Seacoast Community Health?
Join Our Team as a Community Health Worker!
Location: Strafford County Public Health Network
Position Type: Full-time, Grant-Funded
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with the Strafford County Public Health Network (SCPHN) to provide vital outreach, education, and resource connection to individuals and communities, particularly around COVID-19 resources, healthcare access, and social services.
Why Join Us?
At GSCH, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our team values teamwork, integrity, honesty, service, excellence, and meaningful work. If you are looking for a mission-driven career where you can make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do
Work Details
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental insurance with an agency subsidy. One of the GSCH health insurance plans has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage.
GSCH offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match, employer-paid group term life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
Voluntary benefits include vision, long-term disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account, and access to local discounts.
GSCH offers earned time accrual (15 days in your first year [pro-rated by FTE]), plus seven (7) paid holidays. Eligibility starts at 24 hours/week, with full benefits offered at 32 hours/week and above.
About Us
Greater Seacoast Community Health’s mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay.
The Greater Seacoast Community Health network includes Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth, Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, and Lilac City Pediatrics at both locations. Strafford County Public Health Network and WIC Nutrition Program are also affiliated with Greater Seacoast.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of community health centers providing primary care, pediatrics, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, mobile health services, WIC, social work services, a pharmacy, parenting classes, playgroups, and home visiting.
We believe everyone should be empowered to maximize health and well-being and strive to make our array of programs and health services integrated, high quality, affordable, recovery friendly, trauma informed, inclusive, and easy to access.
As not-for-profit community health centers and family resource centers serving the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine, our services are for everyone — infants to seniors, single people and families, insured or uninsured, all income levels. Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Qualified Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Apply today to become a vital part of our team at Greater Seacoast Community Health!
PI266066463
Location: Strafford County Public Health Network
Position Type: Full-time, Grant-Funded
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with the Strafford County Public Health Network (SCPHN) to provide vital outreach, education, and resource connection to individuals and communities, particularly around COVID-19 resources, healthcare access, and social services.
Why Join Us?
At GSCH, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our team values teamwork, integrity, honesty, service, excellence, and meaningful work. If you are looking for a mission-driven career where you can make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do
- Conduct outreach and education on COVID-19 resources, testing, and vaccinations.
- Assist individuals in navigating healthcare systems, including insurance enrollment.
- Support community vaccination efforts and participate in local outreach events.
- Identify and address social determinants of health (SDOH) by connecting individuals with necessary services.
- Advocate for culturally competent healthcare services through provider education and resource coordination.
- Participate in coalition meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) and state reporting systems.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Certification: NH Community Health Worker Certification preferred or willingness to obtain within the first year.
- Skills: Strong communication, outreach, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Technology: Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and reporting software preferred.
- Commitment: Passion for community health and wellness, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with the Strafford County health and social services landscape is a plus.
- A supportive and mission-driven work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on community health
Work Details
- Location: Goodwin Community Health, Somersworth, NH
- Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental insurance with an agency subsidy. One of the GSCH health insurance plans has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage.
GSCH offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match, employer-paid group term life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
Voluntary benefits include vision, long-term disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account, and access to local discounts.
GSCH offers earned time accrual (15 days in your first year [pro-rated by FTE]), plus seven (7) paid holidays. Eligibility starts at 24 hours/week, with full benefits offered at 32 hours/week and above.
About Us
Greater Seacoast Community Health’s mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay.
The Greater Seacoast Community Health network includes Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth, Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, and Lilac City Pediatrics at both locations. Strafford County Public Health Network and WIC Nutrition Program are also affiliated with Greater Seacoast.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of community health centers providing primary care, pediatrics, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, mobile health services, WIC, social work services, a pharmacy, parenting classes, playgroups, and home visiting.
We believe everyone should be empowered to maximize health and well-being and strive to make our array of programs and health services integrated, high quality, affordable, recovery friendly, trauma informed, inclusive, and easy to access.
As not-for-profit community health centers and family resource centers serving the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine, our services are for everyone — infants to seniors, single people and families, insured or uninsured, all income levels. Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Qualified Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Apply today to become a vital part of our team at Greater Seacoast Community Health!
PI266066463
Salary : $23 - $28
