Research Community Health Worker

Mass. Eye And Ear

Boston, MA, USA
Base: $55,000-60,000; bonus/equity: not specified;...
Hybrid
Community health worker training
Mental health, obesity, cancer screening interventions
Patient interaction and empathy
The Disparities Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking Research Community Health Workers to be trained to offer interventions through clinical sites in socially vulnerable communities

Job Summary

  • The Disparities Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking Research Community Health Workers to be trained to offer interventions through clinical sites in socially vulnerable communities.
  • Interventions will focus on mental health, obesity/weight management, and cancer screening and are part of a large, multisite grant.
  • CHWs will receive formal training in their intervention of focus and will take part in weekly supervision with licensed providers.

Matching Summary

The Disparities Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking Research Community Health Workers to be trained to offer interventions through clinical sites in socially vulnerable communities.

Salary

Base: $55,000-60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community Health Worker training
  • Mental health, obesity, cancer screening interventions
  • Patient interaction and empathy
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Multi-site research study support

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Comfortable with Zoom and in-person sessions
  • Willingness to travel to clinic sites

Key Requirements

  • Community Health Worker experience
  • Must be comfortable working with patients across several sites
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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