Community Health Worker – Asthma

NeighborHealth

. Deliver asthma/COPD education, nicotine cessation counseling, and environmental/home interventions in person and over the phone .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeEast Boston • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asthma and COPD education, nicotine cessation counseling, and community resource navigation, while effectively engaging diverse populations through strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

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Asthma EducationNicotine Cessation CounselingBilingual Proficiency (Spanish)Community Resource NavigationMotivational Interviewing

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Hard Skills

Health EducationBehavioral SupportElectronic Health Record DocumentationIndividualized Quit PlansCessation Resource ReferralsEnvironmental AssessmentTrigger Reduction EducationSymptom MonitoringInhaler and Spacer UseQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesConflict ResolutionCultural Humility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Record Systems

Industry Keywords

Community HealthPublic HealthHealth EquityCultural ResponsivenessHealth-Related Social Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver asthma/COPD education, nicotine cessation counseling, and environmental/home interventions in person and over the phone
Conduct asthma home visits with pediatric patients and families
Assess home environments for asthma triggers and educate families on trigger reduction and asthma control
Provide culturally responsive education on medication adherence, inhaler and spacer use, symptom monitoring, and asthma action plans
Establish trusting relationships with children, caregivers, and community partners
Identify social, environmental, and economic barriers affecting asthma management and access to services
Connect families to community resources and assist with referrals for health-related social needs
Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, housing agencies, and community organizations
Document patient encounters, assessments, referrals, follow-up activities, and cessation interventions in the electronic health record
Provide nicotine cessation counseling and behavioral support to adult patients
Assess nicotine use, dependence, cessation history, readiness to quit, and barriers to cessation
Use motivational interviewing and evidence-based behavior-change techniques
Help patients develop individualized quit plans and relapse-prevention strategies
Provide follow-up, education, encouragement, and referrals to cessation resources and clinical services
Coordinate with primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and healthcare team members
Participate in team meetings, trainings, quality improvement, community outreach, health center initiatives, and population health activities
Work with and report to the Asthma Program Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in Community Health, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, or related health care field
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish)
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation, with ability to travel throughout the community to conduct home visits
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams and effectively engage individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Solid knowledge of health education and community resource navigation
Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
Commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and improved outcomes for underserved populations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while performing administrative and computer-based tasks
Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Adequate visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity
Ability to follow NeighborHealth and OSHA safety policies and procedures
All prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations
E-Verify participation
Background check before employment