Community Health Worker – bilingual/Khmer - Nonotuck Resource Associates - Lawrence, MA

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping AFC members and their caregivers/families to navigate and access health and community services and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW works as a member of the Multidisciplinary Care team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach/support. As a priority, activities will promote, maintain, and improve the health of AFC members and their caregivers/ family.

Provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, assess self-management needs, health literacy level and provide health education.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bilingual: Khmer/English
  • A CHW must have at least one year of experience working with elders and adults with disabilities
  • Have an understanding of the populations/community they serve
  • Be a trusted member of the community
  • Creativity, flexibility, sound judgment, and ability to take initiative
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and
  • fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and educationally diverse staff and clients.
  • Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation
  • Demonstrated technical experience with Microsoft Word, Excel (or similar
  • databases), and Internet Explorer
  • Positive attitude and be open to changing environment
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Be responsible for providing consistent and timely communication to the MDT and PD/APD to evaluate AFC member/family status, ensuring that provided information, and reports clearly describe progress- and appropriateness of the team structure, including the CHW role
  • Any other outreach or duties requested by Program Director/Executive Mgmt

Visit us at www.nonotuck.com or Nonotuck Facebook.

Please forward your resume to Jack Kelleher in Human Resources, kelleher@nonotuck.com.

Position open until filled.

Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. People of color, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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