Part Time Community Outreach Worker - B'more for Healthy Babies

– Functions as a patient advocate through diverse community outreach efforts in East Baltimore

– Identifies potential outreach targets and develops creative and effective ways to reach these targets

– Generates new clients for BMS through contacts with individuals and families currently not connected to primary care

– Educates community members about resources and sources of care, particularly with regard to those intended for mothers and babies

– Works to remove barriers to care by direct contact and relationship building with identified clients and referral agencies

– Collects relevant data and generates reports on outreach activities for use internally and to meet grant maker requirements

– Represents BMS and B’more for Healthy Babies at a minimum of 8 community activities monthly

– Represents BMS and B’more for Healthy Babies on a minimum of one Community Board meeting at least quarterly

– Offers presentations both group and individual on B’more for Healthy Babies educational themes throughout the BHB catchment area in Patterson Park North and East

– Participates monthly in the B’more for Healthy Babies Collaborative for Patterson Park North and East

General duties:

– Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures.  Intervenes in unsafe situations.

– Complies with the standards of conduct and Corporate Responsibility Program and seeks guidance when in doubt.

– Meets or exceeds expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.

– Participates on interdepartmental or departmental committees as appropriate.

*This is a part time, 20 hour/week position.*

Required Education:  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Current MD Driver’s license and personal vehicle required.

Preferred Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Community Health Worker certificate

Required Experience:

1 years’ experience in community outreach in Southeast Baltimore area

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of African American community, organizations, and culture in Baltimore City