Job Description

The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the treatment and prevention of human illness. JHHS is an academically based health system consisting of: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, The Johns Hopkins All Children’s Health System, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, The Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation and Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Baltimore, MD- Hybrid- onsite 2 days per week, and for meetings

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours)

Day Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

• The Community Health Worker I reports to the CHW Supervisor. Activities for this position will include, but not be limited to: screening and enrollment for eligible community programs; patient mentorship; patient education; patient follow-up and reinforcement of treatment plan tasks; coordination of appointments and transportation; and patient engagement.
• The CHW I will foster cohesive relationships with staff and clinical teams, with community partners and with colleagues in the Office of Population Health.
• This position will work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers and other community health workers to improve health outcomes.
• The CHW I will be active in community engagement activities to include working with community organizations and assisting with community-based activities.
• May direct the tasks of volunteers.
• The CHW I must have reliable daily transportation for work related travel (to and from community site, patient homes, meetings, clinics, etc.). If using personal vehicle for work related travel, the CHW must have appropriate license and insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to speak, read and write in English.

Experience:

• CHW experience preferred.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Successful completion of the Maryland state CHW certification program. (or completion within first year of hire)

Important Notices:

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum $20.22/hour - Maximum $​​​​33.38/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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