Supervisor for Community Health Workers

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Position Purpose 

Provides supervision, coaching, and direct support to a team of CHWs working to improve health outcomes and

eliminate racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in those outcomes. Plays an integral role in program management,

fostering growth of CHWs, ensuring quality of service delivery, and guiding progress towards intervention goals.

Responsible for the daily functions of a team of CHWs, including health system navigation, health education, patient

engagement and follow-up, resource advocacy, and outreach activities. Assists with program design, evaluation, and

evolution.

What you will do

• Daily operations & the oversight of CHWs including hiring, training, professional development, performance evaluations, and onboarding/offboarding

• Coordinate staff scheduling & assignment; review & approve administrative functions (time, payroll, expense)

• Work in collaboration with department leadership to monitor program performance, quality improvement, and service delivery

• Work internally to align programs, workflows, and referral processes

• Provide leadership and guidance on best practice techniques to CHW staff

• Implement departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable leaders

• Assist with the design and evaluation of CHW interventions including the integration in clinical care

• Promote CHW services within the health ministry and community through ministry and community events, speaking engagements, inter-departmental meetings, in-services, and distribution of program materials

• Effectively communicate goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Five (5) years of experience as a Community Health Worker. Paid and non-paid experience/internships are accepted as experience. Education can be considered in lieu of the required work experience.

Must have previous experience with managing people, program, or a project

Must complete CHW Supervisor training within 6 months of employment

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F days

• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information 

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.