Community Health Worker (Sr. Assoc.)

Medicalincs
Silver Spring, MD
Category Social Services
Job Description
We are seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW)/Diabetes Prevention Coach with case management experience to support individuals at risk for diabetes through education, care coordination, and ongoing engagement.

Requirements

  • Certification or formal training as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or related role
  • Certification or formal training as a Life Coach (preferred)
  • Case management experience in healthcare, public health, or community‐based settings
  • Experience working with individuals with or at risk for diabetes, prediabetes, or other chronic conditions
  • Experience supporting community‐based prevention, care coordination, or self‐management efforts
  • Experience supporting Diabetes Self‐Management Education and Support (DSMES) or similar chronic disease self‐management programs (preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including motivational interviewing and participant engagement
  • Ability to build rapport, engage diverse populations, and support behavior change
  • Comfortable with documentation, data tracking, and use of electronic health records or program databases
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team
  • Familiarity with value‐based care or population health models such as MDPCP, PCMH, EQIP‐PC, or similar frameworks (preferred)
  • Understanding of clinical quality metrics, performance measures, and reporting frameworks used in healthcare or public health programs

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Relocation Assistance
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