Community Health Worker

We are seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to join our Supportive Services team. In this role, you’ll serve as a vital connector between our clients and essential community resources, helping to eliminate barriers and promote access to health, housing, and social services.

What You'll Do

• Build supportive, low-demand relationships with clients to encourage ongoing engagement in services.
• Provide in-home and community-based support including reminder calls, coaching, benefit assistance, and escorting to appointments.
• Navigate the Baltimore City Coordinated Access system and other housing resources with clients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and share community-based observations to inform client care.
• Deliver one-on-one health education and risk reduction interventions.
• Accurately and promptly document services in our electronic medical record (EMR) system.
  
  

What You Bring:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; reliable personal transportation; bilingual skills.
• Experience:
• 4 years working with vulnerable populations.
• 2 years connecting individuals to health and social services.
• 1 year in a healthcare setting using EMRs.

Key Skills & Qualities:

• Deep knowledge of Baltimore City resources for addiction, mental health, and social services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving ability, and adaptability.
• Certification as a Maryland Community Health Worker (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
  
  

Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer