Community Health Ambassador, Infectious Diseases Research (per diem)
Core
Trusted community member assisting residents of Boston's public housing with accessing healthcare, managing chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension), and coordinating health goals.
Role type
Community Health Ambassador (per diem)
Builds
Community engagement and health intervention programs for public housing residents
Domain
Public health / Infectious Diseases research / Community health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
English communication, Spanish fluency, cultural sensitivity, data collection, community outreach, administrative support
Preferred skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English), community-based experience, Microsoft Office proficiency
Responsibilities
Contact eligible patients to describe program benefits, schedule and complete assessments, provide educational information on chronic disease management, document study activities, connect participants with community and hospital resources, monitor progress toward health goals, participate in community outreach and training.
Seniority
Entry-level, per diem