Community Health Worker

COMPASS at Broad Street is Hiring: Community Health Worker (CHW)

COMPASS, is a mission program under Broad Street Presbyterian Church - Neighborhood Ministry that provides direct short-term financial assistance for emergency housing and utilities relief for residents experiencing utility disconnection and evictions within the City of Columbus.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker (CHW) position is a full-time, on-site role in Columbus, Ohio.  The CHW will be responsible for engaging with community members to understand their health needs, providing education, resources, and connecting individuals with appropriate community services and support. Day-to-day tasks include conducting outreach activities, facilitating health education workshops, and providing one-on-one support. The CHW will also collaborate with healthcare providers and social service agencies to promote health and well-being within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Treat all program participants with respect in a non-judgmental, trauma-
informed approach and cultural competency
2.    Utilize risk screening tools to assess current levels of housing needs and
crisis.
3.     Identify individuals in need of housing placement services through
outreach and referrals
4.    Conduct outreach through home visits, visits to client’s place of comfort,
and continuously monitor client progress, housing stability and health
outcomes
5.    Provide housing resource information and navigational support for
participants as well as other staff at the agency; regular updating of
housing-related information and resources

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
1.    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in Social Services,
Community Health Work, or related field, preferably in a nonprofit or
community-based setting
2.    Working knowledge of effective social service interventions, particularly
crisis-oriented interventions, approaches to program and system
collaboration
3.    Familiarity with the communities being served, social service partners
and other community resources available to participants
4.    Knowledge of issues related to homelessness and homelessness
prevention, including causes of homelessness, characteristics of people
who experience homelessness
5.    Knowledge of issues and interventions relevant to families and
individuals most at-risk of literal homelessness
6.    Working knowledge of leases, landlord-tenant rights and eviction
proceedings (or ability to develop this competency), to make
appropriate referrals for legal assistance and mediation services

Send resume and cover letter to: mmutegi@bspc.org, Deadline for Application: Friday, November 14, 2025

Posted to AHACO 11.3.25