Community Health Worker - Medical Appointments

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Elder Services of Berkshire County
877 South Street - STE 4E
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Website: esbci.org

Company Description:
The mission of Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. is to provide Berkshire elders, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and self-determination, and to achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Excellent Benefits include Health Insurance, Free Dental Insurance for Full-time positions, Vision Plan, Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Twelve Paid Holidays, three weeks paid Vacation in the first year, Sick and Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program. Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program may apply.

Community Health Worker - Medical Appointments
Pittsfield
Full Time
CNA/RN/Medical
Associate Degree
Preferred
2+
Required
Driver's License - Preference: Required

Work in unison with community and clinical partners to provide comprehensive and coordinated Community Health Worker interventions. Grant funded position.

  • Assistance with scheduling and attending in-person and virtual medical and specialty appointments with consumers.
  • Help consumers set personal goals, and attend appointments successfully.
  • Work closely with medical provider to help ensure that consumers have comprehensive and coordinated care.
  • Work cooperatively with other clinical and social service agency personnel assigned to the same patient.
  • Assist consumers with completing applications, registration or other forms as necessary.

Education/Experience:

  • Associates degree in human services or similar preferred.
  • Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
  • Community Health Worker Core Competency Training within two years of hire or at discretional timeline as approved by Supervisor.
  • A minimum of two years of community, clinical experience and/or volunteer experience.