Community Health Worker (CHW) – Baltimore County

About AfriThrive

AfriThrive, Inc. is a Maryland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health equity, food security, and community well-being among immigrant, refugee, and underserved families. Through culturally responsive food access, sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and community partnerships, we help families access nutritious foods and resources that support healthier lives.

Our Food as Medicine Program, ThriveRx connects nutritious food access with healthcare, nutrition education, and community-based support to improve health and well-being among underserved populations.

About the Role

AfriThrive is seeking compassionate, motivated, and community-connected Community Health Worker (CHW) to support our ThriveRx Program in Baltimore County, particularly Essex and surrounding communities.

CHWs will serve as trusted connections between program participants, healthcare providers, and community resources. They will help identify and enroll eligible participants, provide health and nutrition education, coordinate referrals, and support families throughout their participation in the program.

The ideal candidates are culturally responsive, organized, passionate about community health, and comfortable working directly with diverse populations.

What You'll Do

• Proactively engage community members at outreach events, healthcare facilities, and partner locations; explain ThriveRx benefits, eligibility requirements, and enrollment procedures in clear, accessible language; screen and enroll eligible participants.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned participants through phone calls, text messages, and in-person check-ins to confirm receipt of food deliveries, address barriers to participation, follow up on missed services, and support ongoing engagement and retention.
• Provide culturally responsive health and nutrition education, explain how nutritious foods support chronic disease management, identify additional participant needs, and connect individuals and families with appropriate healthcare and community resources.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between AfriThrive, participants, and community partners; follow up with prospective participants who do not enroll immediately, coordinate referrals, resolve service concerns, and support outreach events and related logistics.
• Complete accurate and timely enrollment forms, participant records, follow-up documentation, and program reports; track referrals and services provided while maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable privacy and program