Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.!

We are hiring a Community Health Worker!

About Us:

At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve.

We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Position Summary:

The Community Health Worker builds trusting relationships with clients and their families while providing culturally appropriate support, education, and advocacy. This role focuses on connecting individuals to health and social services, conducting outreach, care coordination, and promoting community engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a commitment to serving diverse populations in a collaborative and respectful manner. This is a 10-month position beginning in August 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in community-based settings.

To bridge/culturally mediate between individuals, communities and health & human services including actively building individual and community capacity.

To assist clients to access the services they need.

To provide direct services such as information counseling, social support, care coordination and health screenings.

To advocate for individual and community needs.

To understand the population and communities being served and conduct supportive research to optimize services.

Qualifications:

Required:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a CHW training program preferred.

Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience working in a community-based setting.

Special Aptitudes/Activities: Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to establish positive, supportive and trusting relationships with patients and colleagues and to work collaboratively and effectively within a team; knowledge of community social services and resources; knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills required. Extensive understanding of the Holyoke community including community resources.

Preferred:

CHW certification preferred

What We Offer:

A supportive, mission-driven work environment

Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Competitive benefits package

Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team

The chance to make a real difference in our communities

Summary of Benefits:

Salary Range: $19.25 - $25.25

Based on years of experience, level of education, specialty and licensure/certifications. Additional Compensation for advanced education for qualifying positions.

Generous time off benefits for eligible positions

Exclusive employee discounts

Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance

Mileage reimbursement

403b match

CEU reimbursement up to $1,000 per year

Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that values integrity, compassion, and innovation — we’d love to hear from you!

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