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Requisition ID:  118474

Community Health Worker

We are seeking a Community Health Worker  who will support Healthcare on The Spot, a low-barrier, integrated mobile health program that provides healthcare in communities across Baltimore City affected by the opioid epidemic. Services include STD, HIV, and hepatitis C testing and linkage-to-care; wound care; evaluation and treatment of opioid use disorder with Buprenorphine; syringe services, vaccine administration, and case management. The position performs a variety of tasks to support the operations and provision of health delivery for the program.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establish trusting relationships with patients and provide general support and encouragement.
  • Serve as driver for the mobile clinic (only standard driver’s license required), and maintain general maintenance for vehicles, including coordinating with subcontractors for any mechanical issues.
  • Register patients for services using the electronic medical record.
  • Conduct insurance eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up for uninsured patients.
  • Assist with testing and counseling for HIV, HCV, and other STDs, including rapid testing and phlebotomy.
  • Develop relationships with community resources, including recovery centers, and assist with referrals.
  • Assist with referrals to support social drives of health, including transportation, social services, food, and housing.
  • Track non-medical supply inventory and managing the program’s storage units.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Skills 

  • Be able to work as a part of a diverse team of service and medical staff for a diverse population.
  • Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and express empathy.
  • Be willing to interact with the public, health care providers, community organizations, and social service agencies.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of related experience.
  • Have a current valid Maryland driver’s license.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Interest in HIV, HCV, and substance use disorders, and working with vulnerable populations.
  • Familiarity with and appreciation of a harm reduction framework.
  • Willingness to become a Certified Recovery Specialist – persons in recovery are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience with Epic.

 

 

Classified Title: Community Outreach Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Community Health Worker   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($54,600 targeted: Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Infectious Diseases
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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