Tulane University-posted 3 months ago
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 and maintain data for program reporting.
  • Coordinate with other partners within the community.
  • Act as a health coach leading group sessions on diabetes prevention.
  • Assist participants with navigation of the health care system and processes.
  • Facilitate referrals for appropriate health information and services.
  • Speak with diverse populations about cardiovascular health risk.
  • Advocate for participants to ensure health care program compliance.
  • Provide participants with community resources as needed.
  • Maintain data and files for participants' records.
  • 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.
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