Community Health Worker I (Grant Funded)

Yuma County, AZ • Yuma, AZ

366d

About The Position

Under close supervision performs work of routine difficulty in providing health care education in clinics and homes; performs related work as required or assigned. This position has department specific responsibility. Assists with identifying, recruiting and training high-risk individuals to attend health care classes; maintains class records, rosters, registration and follow-up forms; teaches culturally appropriate, effective health promotion and disease prevention classes and workshops for target population; maintain a current list of community resources for patients and their families to maintain and improve their health status; participate in community health fairs and events, networks with community organizations, schools, and outside agencies to provide information on available public health resources in the community; develops, prepares and conducts community outreach and recruitment to enroll individuals in health department programs; acts as advocate and makes appropriate health/community referrals; attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested; conduct complete, accurate, and timely data entry about activities and outreach; maintains HIPP compliance at all times; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of health education experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card within 3 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of County policies and procedures.
• Basic health care practices.
• Community health services.
• Community resources for appropriate referrals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, recruiting and training high-risk individuals to attend health care classes.
• Maintain class records, rosters, registration and follow-up forms.
• Teach culturally appropriate, effective health promotion and disease prevention classes and workshops for target population.
• Maintain a current list of community resources for patients and their families.
• Participate in community health fairs and events.
• Network with community organizations, schools, and outside agencies to provide information on available public health resources.
• Develop, prepare and conduct community outreach and recruitment to enroll individuals in health department programs.
• Act as advocate and make appropriate health/community referrals.
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Conduct complete, accurate, and timely data entry about activities and outreach.
• Maintain HIPP compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D
• Drug Free Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED