Tulane University-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
Educational Services

The Community Health Worker I will function as a member of a multidisciplinary team that conducts participant support to help postpartum moms who use Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) services achieve good health practices around diabetes prevention. Primary responsibilities include enrolling participants, health coaching, data collection and coordination with other partners within the community.

  • Enroll participants in the program
  • Provide health coaching to participants
  • Collect data related to participant health and program effectiveness
  • Coordinate with other community partners
  • Lead group sessions on diabetes prevention
  • Assist participants in navigating the health care system
  • Facilitate referrals for health information and services
  • Communicate with diverse populations about cardiovascular health risks
  • Advocate for participants to ensure compliance with health care programs
  • Provide community resources to participants
  • Maintain data and files for participant records and program reporting
  • Fulfill other duties as assigned
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Two years of health/clinical experience or equivalent health-related education required
  • Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, electronic medical records (EMR), and various other software programs
  • Willingness to travel to WIC clinic sites in and around the New Orleans region
  • Knowledge of community resources and experience working with a variety of community-based organizations
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Research and/or data collection experience
  • Background check and occupational health screening required for incumbents who have contact or exposure to animals or animal tissues
  • Drug screening required for identified jobs after a conditional employment offer
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