OPS Community Health Worker (CHW) - HealthStreet
About The Position
The University of Florida (UF) Department of Epidemiology seeks compassionate, detail-oriented individuals to function as Community Health Workers (CHWs). CHWs work directly with community members to obtain informed consent, administer the HealthStreet health intake questionnaire, refer people to medical and social services and research opportunities, and track satisfaction with the HealthStreet program. Duties specific to this project include efforts targeted at increasing screenings for diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart disease through the HealthScreen program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have Florida driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Punctual, dependable, outgoing
- Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
- Committed to participant protection and privacy
- High personal integrity
- Independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and performance-oriented
- Committed to working with a variety of students and community populations
Responsibilities
- Obtain informed consent from community members.
- Administer the HealthStreet health intake questionnaire.
- Refer people to medical and social services and research opportunities.
- Track satisfaction with the HealthStreet program.
- Increase screenings for diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart disease through the HealthScreen program.
- Maintain proper documentation and record keeping.
- Attend HealthStreet meetings.
- Complete ethics training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
