Community Health Worker

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs.

At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.


Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) works with patient care teams and the community to improve access to quality care by serving as a trusted liaison between the community and the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists the Community Resource team, care coordinators, and navigators in the creation and implementation of individual care plans, with consideration to the social and cultural needs of the individual and family.
• Provides culturally appropriate health and wellness training and education.
• Reviews indicators of access and comprehensiveness of care with community resource team, care coordinators, and navigators to guide the work based on patient needs.
• Facilitates access to services and improves the quality and cultural competence.
• Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
• Advocates for individuals and communities.
• Acquires, submits, and facilitates paperwork for patients needing financial assistance with federal and community-based organizations.
• Coordinates efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Collects, enters, and maintains information in the Electronic Health Record System.
• Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.