Brown University Health
Community Health Worker-Medical Respite
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- Two years required in relevant service work; two to three years in a health care setting or human service agency preferred.
About the job
Assesses and coordinates medical, social, and community support for patients in the Medical Respite Program, including arranging follow-up care at discharge.
What you'll do
- Assess patients’ needs, strengths, and barriers; educate them about care plans and build self-efficacy.
- Coordinate care with hospital teams, community partners, and payors, including warm handoffs at discharge.
- Document care coordination in the Electronic Medical Record and escalate concerns to the Program Coordinator.
What they ask for
- Community Health Worker Certification upon hire or within one year of hire.
- Two years of experience providing information, education, intervention, and/or referral services to culturally diverse or medically complex patient populations.
- Knowledge of health care delivery systems; analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, Outlook calendar, and keyboard skills.
Nice to have
- Two to three years of professional experience in a health care setting or human service agency.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Pay
$19.97-$32.96 (currency and pay basis not stated)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook calendar, Electronic Medical Record
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