Community Health Worker II - Revere Pediatrics
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Revere | |
| 300 Ocean Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 26, 2026 | |
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Summary
Responsible for providing advanced health education, outreach, and care coordination services to individuals and families in the community. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. They work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support services to improve health outcomes. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions - Conduct in-depth assessments of patient needs, goals, and barriers to achieving good health outcomes - Provide advanced health education and coaching to individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions - Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients with complex health needs - Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services, including health insurance and social services - Provide ongoing follow-up and support to patients to ensure continuity of care and successful achievement of health goals - Develop and implement health promotion programs and activities to address community health needs - Collect data and maintain accurate records of patient interactions and outcomes -Attend meetings and trainings related to community health promotion and education MGBfC strives to advance health equity, improve health outcomes, and promote the well-being for all of our patients by addressing health-related social needs, working and overcoming barriers to accessing care. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an integral part of achieving these goals. CHWs use their unique skills (knowledge of community resources, motivational interviewing, trauma sensitive care, health coaching, etc.) to help patients coordinate their healthcare, address unmet health-related social needs, and gain confidence in managing their family's health needs. By walking alongside their patients and families, CHWs promote self-efficacy, help patients set and meet their goals, and improve health outcomes. The MGBfC Community Health Worker is embedded within pediatric primary care, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary primary care team in order to support families with basic care coordination, assessment of unmet health-related social needs, and navigation to appropriate hospital and community resources to address identified needs. While the Community Health Worker is not a clinical role, it requires a strong knowledge of or the ability to learn basic medical concepts and an understanding of when a referral to a licensed clinician is appropriate. Patient Care
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