Health Guide - MaineHealth : Job Details

Founded at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) Portland, the MaineHealth Preble Street Learning Collaborative was established to help people in Portland who are experiencing homelessness.

Position Highlights:

* Base hourly rate: $19.92

* Learn about the health needs of people who are experiencing homelessness

* Improve their access to care

* Educate future health care providers about the needs of people who are experiencing homelessness

What the Role Entails:

* Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness? As a Health Guide at the Maine Medical Center - Preble Street Learning Collaborative (PSLC), you'll provide essential support to patients with complex health and social needs.

* In this role, you'll assess patients' needs, determine appropriate care levels, and assist with navigating the system. Though primarily office-based, you'll occasionally support clients in the community. Collaborate with Medical Outreach Case Managers, medical providers, and the Preble Street Health Services team to ensure effective care coordination. You'll also educate patients about resources, programs, and application processes, using your skills in de-escalation and problem-solving to help them overcome barriers to care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

* Education: Bachelor's degree in community health, social work/social services, psychology or closely related field preferred; two years directly relevant experience in a healthcare or social services setting, working with vulnerable populations may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

* License/Certifications: N/A

* Experience: Relevant experience providing advanced knowledge of community outreach resources, Federal/State programs and skills in assessing client needs around their health and health carerequired.

* Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of electronic consumer record software.

* Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: NA

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.