Community Health Worker -- Autism Navigation

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Job Summary

Summary

As a key member of the Autism Navigation team, the Community Health Worker (CHW) helps families of young children with suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) understand their children’s diagnoses, behaviors, and needs, and supports them to access necessary healthcare, clinical services, and relevant community resources. The CHW collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including primary care physicians, social workers, psychologists, and specialists. While the CHW role is not a clinical position, it requires health literacy and a knowledge of key clinical concepts. Located at the Chelsea Healthcare Center, the CHW serves families across the Mass General Brigham for Children primary care network.


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

-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

 

Education Bachelor's Degree Public Health required or Bachelor's Degree Social Work required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Community Health Worker [CHW - Massachusetts License] - Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals preferred Experience experience in community health outreach, health education, or related field 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various populations. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management. - Bilingual skills preferred.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Hybrid

 

151 Everett Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$25.86 - $29.79/Hourly

 

 

Grade

4

 

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