Job Postings

CHW for Strong Families Start at Home Study

Brown University
Competitive hourly wage
Bilingual English and Spanish
1-2 years’ experience in Public Health Research (preferred)

As a Community Health Worker, you will be responsible for the following:
Delivering Interventions: Conduct home visits and phone calls to Latino families in both English and Spanish to deliver either a nutrition/parental feeding OR reading readiness intervention for parents of preschool-aged children.


Collaboration: Work closely with our research team to ensure the successful implementation of the project. Collaborate with project participants to build trust and rapport.


Resource and Connection Provision: Provide families with information, resources, and connections to federal nutrition programs and other state/local programs to support their health and well-being.


Family Engagement: Work with multiple families simultaneously and schedule home visits and phone calls at times convenient for the families, respecting their unique schedules and needs.


CHW for Strong Families Start at Home Study
Brown University
Providence, RI
Competitive hourly wage
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required)
1-2 years’ experience in Public Health Research (preferred)

Learn more and Apply

For more information, please contact Kelly Bouchard (kelly_bouchard@brown.edu)
or Dr. Alison Tovar (alison_tovar@brown.edu).

Learn more, including how to apply.

A Taste of African Heritage Instructor

Lifespan Community Health Institute
Part-time

Become a paid instructor of: A Taste of African Heritage, a free six-week cooking and nutrition course celebrating the healthy, vibrant, plant-based food traditions from across the African diaspora.
Expand your knowledge of nutrition, sample and learn simple cooking techniques for healthy living based on delicious African heritage food traditions.
Share this information with the community by becoming an instructor. The training is free and offered online.

Interested?

Contact Jeanette Nessett at jnessett@lifespan.org. Share flyer.

Housing Search Assistant

Providence Housing Authority
Full Time, Union, Permanent
Providence, RI
Salary $46,637.50
Bilingual Spanish Required
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

Purpose:

To provide housing search assistance to all eligible participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and other rental assistance programs as well as connecting participants to supportive services to assist with integration into the community.  

Essential Tasks of the Position:

  • Assess housing barriers of individual and families experiencing homelessness as well as victims of domestic violence to determine housing and service needs.
  • Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.
  • Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.
  • Create and maintain consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (ie.: tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors and creditors.)
  • Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs.
  • Assist participants in development of a strength-based/solution focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency; develop an effective timely referral network in order to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed.
  • Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.
  • Maintain accurate daily logs records, monthly outcome reports, and files for each client.
  • Conduct presentations about the Housing Search Program during briefings.
  • Conduct outreach to landlords to develop a list of landlords and units that are available for participants receiving housing search assistance.
  • Assist landlords with accessing PHA landlord incentives and work as liaison with other landlord incentive programs.
  • Work with Strategy & Development Team with marketing with PHA’s Housing Search Assistance Program.

Secondary Tasks

  • Complete all appropriate monthly and annual reports as directed.
  • Maintain a complete working file providing activity documentation and copies of all corresponding paperwork.
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

  • Associates Degree in Human Services preferred plus two years related experience.
  • Experience working with low to very low-income participants in subsidized housing.

Experience in Related Field

  • Knowledge or understanding of tenant’s rights and responsibilities.
  • Concentrated record keeping, budgeting, and mathematical skills; ability to produce required reports to federal, state. and local government agencies and funding sources.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
  • Possess strong organizational skills with ability to meet a demanding workload.
  • Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance.
  • Creative thinker/adaptive personality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, social service agencies, and landlords.
  • Experience with computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of population served.
  • A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems.
  • A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
  • The ability to establish and set appropriate limits with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals.
  • The capacity to maintain a role to empower clients and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
  • Valid driver’s license and a car.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=10ac8a03-a206-4cd5-967a-0c3a76ecf7b9&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=489895

Community Health Worker

Providence Housing Authority
20.00 per hour
Bilingual English/Spanish
CHW Certification Required
Full Time, Temporary
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

Job Description:

Purpose: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a dependable and caring member of their community. The CHW works to improve the health and wellbeing of peers who are PHA residents in public housing by connecting them to health and social services, providing social support, and helping them to advocate for their health needs. Our CHW focuses on public safety, safe & healthy housing, and how the physical environment effects the health and wellbeing of families living in PHA. They engage in community building efforts to improve the safety of the neighborhoods that they serve, and to help residents come together to advocate for their housing rights.

Essential Tasks of the Position:

The Community Health Worker supports the PHA residents towards COVID-19 response and recovery; also addressing the social and health care needs of the PHA residents; connecting residents to primary care, behavioral health, and other resources either within the PHA organization or within the community.

•    Work one-on-one with residents to address health concerns with their homes.

•    Work one-on-one with residents to assess their healthcare and social service needs and to refer and connect to services whenever possible.

•    Work one-to-one with residents to set health-promoting goals and help them to meet these goals.

•    Attend monthly networking meetings convened by Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI); to collectively problem solve and to share resources.

•    Network with existing health and community-based organizations to learn about opportunities for their clients and share their clients’ needs with these agencies.

•    Support the work of other Resident Services Department staff and Property Management staff to address resident social determinants of health.

•    Upon completion of the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP), Teach two classes within one year of certification. (See below)

•    Meet requirements of the Training Program (See below)

Training:

•    As a CHW Trainee, the Community Health Worker will be trained and certified in the CHWARI CORE CHW Certification, through the RI Certification Board.

•    The CHW will be responsible for meeting on-the-job competencies, assessed by his/her supervisor/mentor.

•    Complete RIDOH’s Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSM).

•    Upon completion of the training requirements and competencies, CHWs receive a Certificate of Completion which is a nationally recognized credential.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

•    High school diploma or GED

Experience in Related Field

•    Experience with customer service, social services, health care or community-related work is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

•    Ability to speak both Spanish and English fluently and to write English fluently, required.

•    Strong preference will be given to individuals living in public housing and participants in the Section 8 Program.

•    Determination to make a difference in their own community.

•    Excellent listening and communication skills.

•    Compassionate, empathetic, respectful & logical.

•    Open to working closely with clients who struggle with health-related issues of all kinds, including mental illness and addiction at all levels.

•    Respectful, sensitive and non-judgmental towards individuals who may suffer from traumas and/or disabilities.

•    Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.

•    Strong presence in one-on-one meetings.

How to Apply

Please apply at provhousing.org here.

If you have any questions please reach out to 401-270-3344 or email at Aosorio@provhousing.org

Community Health Worker Lead

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)
Full-time
Certification required within 6 months
One year experience required
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full time Community Health Worker Lead to assist the CHW Manager with administrative tasks related to reporting requirements and supervision of CHWs. The Lead will Collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary community health team comprised of community health staff, behavioral health master level clinicians and primary care practice staff to promote patient-centered care by screening to identify alcohol and substance abuse issues. Assess patients dealing with complex medical, behavioral health and/or substance issues as well as social determinants of health, who require a more intensive home and community-based intervention, by offering team and community-based resources and referrals, provide system navigation, support, care coordination, and ongoing case management to meet those needs.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of an Associates degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred. Certification through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker or requirements met to sit for CHW certification exam within 6 months. (Requirements include: six months or 1000 hours of paid or volunteer work experience within five years, 50 hours of supervision, 70 hours of education relevant to the domains established by the RICB, portfolio as designated by the RICB, and recertification and continuation education every two years.) Minimum of one (1) year work experience in substance abuse setting, health coaching, motivational interviewing and/or related field. Experience working with primary care and/or behavioral healthcare providers preferred. Experience working with patients to manage their health, navigate systems, access social service resources, and provide care coordination preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word) required.

For Full Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program, and so much more!

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

Apply Here

https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/a8e4b3f1-5e3f-190e-8f2d-8ffc734b194b/apply

Community Health Worker

Urban Perinatal Education Center
Part-time
Personal Experience of resilience in DEI
Apprenticeship Program Eligible

The Urban Perinatal Education Center is seeking a part time CHW.

Requirements:

  • reliable transportation
  • clear communication skills
  • intermediary knowledge of Google Workspace (Spaces/Drive/Forms)
  • ability and willing to learn project management tools (Asana)
  • ability to build resource plans with our network
  • flexible schedule (day time and possibly some evenings)
  • beginner to intermediate knowledge about national/local maternal health disparities and initiatives
  • time management skills
  • project management skills

Personal experience of resilience in DEI, ability to articulate and demonstrate adaptability working with a community through shared lived experience of historical disparities and injustice and must demonstrate an ability to maintain emotional regulation through complex circumstances and situations through collaborative partnerships.

How to Apply

Email resume and coverletter to info@urbanperinatal.org

CHW Family Support Specialist

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center
Full-time
Central Falls
Bilingual Preferred
CCHW, CPRS or CDP Preferred
Apprenticeship Eligible (Stipend on top of Salary)

The Community Health Worker – Family Support Specialist is a member of the Community Health Team and acts as link to community-based organizations to facilitate patient access to health/social services.

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred.

High School diploma and a combination of training and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments (such as previous experience working with patients in a community-based setting).

Certification as a CDP, CPRS or CHW preferred, must obtain Rhode Island CHW Certification within 18 months of hire 

Experience with accessing social service resources, healthcare navigation, or case management preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Word required. 

Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, and providing care coordination is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

Reliable transportation required

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Creole speaking abilities preferred

Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population required

Ability to work independently and collaboratively required

Knowledge of computers and electronic medical records required 

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite preferred

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required

How to Apply

Apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c8cb56cc-487c-43cc-86d0-08c78843e5fd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=474272&source=CC2&lang=en_US

RIPHA Community Outreach Coordinator

Rhode Island Public Health Association
Full-time
CHW Certification Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
$25 per hour

Overview of position: 

As a community outreach coordinator, you will support the Rhode Island Public Association program coordinator with grant-related community outreach efforts. This is a mostly remote position with occasional travel to community events.

The Community outreach coordinator plays a vital role in promoting public health by collaborating on the planning and executing community outreach and engagement initiatives. 

Primary Responsibilities:

The position entails acting as a liaison with our partnering community organizations, actively engaging with them by participating in meetings and events, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and raising awareness about public health issues.

Other Duties

In addition, this position will assist RIPHA’s Project Coordinator with assigned tasks, such as:

  • Designing and disseminating health promotion materials.
  • Collaborating on the planning and executing of community outreach and engagement initiatives 
  • Attending monthly and quarterly community meetings and identifying new ways to collaborate.
  • Coordinating and developing strategies for volunteer engagement during RIPHA’s conference in April 2024.
  • Developing strategies to disseminate Community Profile Reports and other health promotion materials among high-risk communities.
  • Facilitating community assessments, including focus groups and community discussions about specific health topics. 
  • Partner with and support the program coordinator by completing delegated tasks.
  • Overseeing the engagement and coordination of the RIPHA ambassador program and Health Equity content evaluators.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Performance Skills:

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Familiarity with an Association Management System would be a plus.

· Proficient computer skills.

· Proficiency in Canva graphics

· Strong customer service skills and focus

· Superb attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

· Solid critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritization skills

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience and/or interest in public health a plus

· Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks at once and prioritize as needed.

Requirements

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred  
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement.

Certification and Licenses Preferably certified Community Health Worker.

Supervisory Responsibility Might be necessary to oversee volunteers.

Travel Requirements

Duties are primarily remote. Occasional travel to member agencies, community events, or in-state conference locations to provide support services.

Cognitive Requirements 

The following cognitive requirements are necessary on a daily basis: Critical Thinking, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.  The employee must have the ability to effectively prioritize work and to move simultaneous tasks forward, to comprehend written and/or computer-generated materials and analyze information. 

Language Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend and write correspondence; ability to communicate with vendors, RIPHA members, RIDOH staff and community members; ability to exchange information and ability to effectively present information.  Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical Demand/Work Environment

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Position requires finger dexterity, good vision, hearing, oral communication, critical thinking, and the ability to spend prolonged time at a desk or computer. While performing essential functions, the employee uses hands, arms, legs, and feet to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance including reaching above shoulder height or below the waist and lifting or pushing objects or business equipment/devices weighing between 0-20 lbs.

Employee Benefits:

  • Full time employees (> 30 hrs/week) are eligible for benefits

Please note:

Candidates will be asked to complete a pre-employment screening process that includes a background check, verification of education, and professional credentials/licensure.

Additionally, all employees will be required to provide documentation of vaccination/immunity or screening as appropriate for the following infectious diseases before starting work*:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (including a booster within the past 6 months)
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination
  • Influenza vaccination during the current flu season
  • Tdap vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Varicella (chicken pox) vaccination
  • 2-step PPD to screen for Tuberculosis (within the past 30 days)

*Exemptions provided by a medical doctor will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Description

$25 an hour

How to Apply

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1965917/Carelink-Inc/RIPHA-Community-Outreach-Coordinator

Research Grant Assistant/ CHW

Meels On Wheels RI
Full-time, $30-$43K
CHW Certified or able to obtain
Bilingual Spanish Preferred
Experience with Elders Preferred

Description

Summary

The role of the Research Grant Assistant/Community Health Worker is to support the INNU Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services grant. The grant is evaluating the impact and sustainability of enhanced home-delivered meal program services on older adults; health and well-being. This is a full-time hourly position for 35 hours per week; Monday through Friday with the hours of 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Support and carryout project activities identified in the workplan

· Support the day-to-day responsibility of achieving objectives and outcomes 

· Identify and recruit participants from the target population into the research project

· Input information into a customer relationship management (CRM)

· Implement community health worker intervention to address gaps in socialization and health and well-being for home-delivered meal participants (e.g. assess participants for medical, social and safety needs; support the navigation of systems, offer education and support)

· Assist with the shelf-stable food bag intervention to address nutrition gaps for home-delivered meal participants

· Ensure equitable approaches to reach the target population

· Collect data from home-delivered meal participants to determine measurable outcomes

· Participate in regular technical assistance calls and attend regular meetings with the study team

· Participate in team meetings

· Engage in community health work trainings and professional development opportunities 

· Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

 Education and Experience

· Certified Community Health Worker or ability to obtain certification

· 1-3 years of experience in a professional setting

· Experience working with older adults, preferred

· Bilingual/Spanish speaking, preferred  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Commitment to the mission of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island

· Possesses high energy, positive attitude, dedication 

· Embraces teamwork and flexibility

· Shows attention to detail, organizational skills.

· Offers a high degree of initiative

· Excellent communications skills

· Computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Ring Central, Microsoft Team and database programs)

· A proven ability to identify, navigate, and successfully interact within the dynamics of a fast-paced environment

Salary Description

$30,000 – $43,000

How to apply

Apply here:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1952343

CHW Externship

This is an unpaid position that could help you get the hours you need towards your CHW Certification

CCF is seeking a Community Health Worker to complete their externship at our elementary, middle or high school sites in Woonsocket, RI.  This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operation of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Program and developing positive relationships with youth.   

Responsibilities:  

  • Assist the Site Coordinator with out-of-school time programming at an elementary, middle or high school site.
  • Be a role model to students.
  • Greet and check in students for meal service, help with homework and assist with general housekeeping tasks.
  • Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment by setting up materials. 
  • Perform general administrative tasks which may include taking attendance, data entry, and making copies.
  • Facilitate or assist with an out-of-school time program.
  • Work collaboratively with the Site Coordinator to promote programs/events, community involvement and other shared responsibilities.
  • Participate in family engagement events/activities.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities.
  • Assist with disseminating and collecting appropriate evaluation data (attendance, surveys, etc.) necessary for reporting.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, some college a plus
  • Experience working with youth in grades K-12
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual/Spanish a plus

This position reports to:  Site Coordinator

For more information on CCF, please visit ccfcenter.org

Connecting for Children and Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer.