Community Health Assistant

The City of Bangor and the Bangor Public Health and Community Service Department are announcing an exciting new career opportunity for a Community Health Assistant position. If you are interested in making a difference in your local community, this could be a great job for you!Community Paramedicine (CP) is an EMS model in which licensed providers deliver non-emergent, episodic care in out-of-hospital settings, such as patients’ homes, under physician direction. Services may include home visits, wellness checks, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, vaccination, health education, and care transition support.The Community Health Assistant is a key member of the City of Bangor Public Health & Community Services and Fire Department teams. This position works closely with the Community Paramedicine Technician to coordinate referrals, scheduling, and workflows for the Community Paramedicine (CP) Program, ensuring timely, person-centered services for referred individuals.This position is grant-funded through the Community Paramedicine Serving Rural Mainers Project, supported by the Community Care Partnership of Maine. Funding is secured through November 2026; continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal or alternative funding.When operational capacity allows, this position may support Bangor Public Health Immunization and STI, programs within scope of practice. Duties may include point-of-care STI testing, specimen collection, vaccine administration, and participation in fixed and mobile clinics. These added activities are funded by the City of Bangor. For more information on this position, please see the job description at this link: Community Health Assistant Job DescriptionBenefitsDependent on scheduled works hours, benefits for this position may include:Several insurance options, including low deductible medical insurance, with up to 80% of health insurance paid for by the CityRetirement plan with generous employer contributionPaid time off (3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick time in first year)13 Paid holidaysContributing in a significant way to your local communityThis position’s full salary range is $21.91 to $29.42 per hour and is a non-exempt position.Minimum RequirementsMust be able to pass a background check, including no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within the last seven years.How To ApplyApplications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!About The City Of BangorThe City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.