Community Health Worker

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

As a Community Health Worker I, you will contribute significantly to the YMCA and the broader community we serve by fostering experiences that enhance individuals' health and well-being, sense of purpose, acceptance, and belonging. This role also includes supporting volunteerism.

As a vital member of the Community Health team, your responsibilities will include engaging in activities related to achieving goals established by grant-related initiatives such as SNAP, Harm Reduction, Food Access, Population Health, and other related programs. In your role, you will engage in community outreach and resource coordination, such as screening, referrals, counseling, and care management, ensuring connections to appropriate health insurance, resources, housing, programs, and services. Utilizing the SDOH screening tool, you will identify individuals' needs and provide a warm hand-off to relevant health and social service resources. You will contact resource organizations using established guides and existing hospital and community services, addressing needs such as transportation, food insecurity, housing, and economic stability. All referrals will be documented.

You will participate in and support the coordination of community-based outreach events and serve at our food pantries located at multiple YMCA locations. CHW I's will implement evidence-based chronic disease prevention programs. Each CHW I will also manage a caseload of community members from Druid Hill and Weinberg YMCA engaged in evidence-based health and wellness interventions.

Your role will include leading quarterly YMCA Community Health Events and attending various West Baltimore community events to enhance the presence of YMCA CHWs. You will coordinate with the Y Fresh Mart coordinator to address community food insecurity and participate in Y on the Fly events to disseminate information on physical fitness and healthy food.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provide coordinated resources during community events.
• Manage a caseload of clients seeking resource referrals.
• Assist clients in their homes, community, or clinic settings, explaining the program's purpose and impact on their well-being.
• Help patients identify socio-economic issues affecting their health and develop management plans and goals.
• Document all client interactions, submit monthly reports, and maintain comprehensive electronic client files.
• Coach patients in managing chronic health conditions and self-care.
• Assist patients in understanding care plans and instructions, motivating them to engage in their health and well-being.
• Help clients access health-related services, including obtaining a medical home and overcoming barriers to medical care and social services.
• Support the implementation of the Y's Food Access Program.
• Provide support and advocacy during medical visits, ensuring clients' medical needs and referrals are communicated.
• Follow up with clients and providers regarding health and social services plans.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers and clients.
• Monitor and track clients' compliance with care plan objectives.
• Travel extensively to client homes, community locations, agencies, and outreach destinations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Y Leadership Competencies :

Advancing Our Mission & Cause - Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community

Building Relationships - Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs

Leading Operations - Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community

Developing & Inspiring People - Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y's cause, sustain the Y's culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact

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Accountability :

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause-driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet the minimum requirements of the position. The requirements may include background checks, drug tests, driver's license records, CPS, and / or criminal background checks.

Additional driver's license checks, CPS, criminal background checks, alcohol, and / or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future to meet and / or maintain the requirements of this position.

I have read the above job description and understand and accept all of the responsibilities. I will acquire the required certifications and maintain those certifications throughout my employment with the Y in Central Maryland. I understand that in the event I am unable to perform the job as outlined in this description or in accordance with any YMCA rule, policy, or regulation or I do not maintain my certifications, I will be released from employment at the YMCA.

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.