Community Wellness Advocate

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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1996

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System. BMC delivers a model of healthcare where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. As a premier academic medical center in Boston, a national leader in clinical care, and the largest essential hospital in New England, BMC’s world-class clinicians provide comprehensive care in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties.

📋 Description

• A Community Wellness Advocate (CWA) is a trusted member of the community who helps high risk patients maintain stable health and wellness along a continuum • CWAs are responsible for providing advocacy and case management services • Developing an interdisciplinary care plan based on identified patient needs • Facilitating access to social service resources and other internal and external resources • Monitoring the patient’s progress • Problem-solving with patients to accelerate and enhance access to concrete supports • Providing in-home or community-based one-on-one and family support to high risk care patients • Collaborating with the Patient Care Manager and other members of the care team • Conducting needs assessments to identify and respond to barriers to the patient’s health and wellness

🎯 Requirements

• HS Diploma with community experiences or Bachelor’s degree • Minimum of 2 years prior healthcare, public health, or community-based experience in community setting • Basic knowledge of healthcare system • Outstanding interpersonal skills • Interest in community health and outreach • Exceptional organizational skills • Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills • Fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish preferable • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and web browsers • Proficiency with data entry and data tracking

🏖️ Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • pharmacy • discretionary annual bonuses • merit increases • Flexible Spending Accounts • 403(b) savings matches • paid time off • career advancement opportunities • resources to support employee and family well-being