Community Health Worker I
About The Position
The Community Health Worker I serves as a trusted liaison between Pima County, the community, health, and social service systems. This position will be responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners to increase community member awareness, self-sufficiency, and access to services and other resources among diverse populations. The Community Health Worker I improves the quality and cultural competence of service delivery and is a key program component in the dissemination of education and resources to the community being served.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification.
- (Proof of High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification must be provided at time of application.)
- Valid driver license is required at time of application.
- Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year experience with HIV testing, counseling, outreach or education preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Completes required core competency training during business hours within one year of hire date;
- Serves as a link between community members, services, and organizations, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality;
- Responds to questions from the community regarding support and services;
- Provides support to community members about how to use and connect with services and resources;
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community organizations, participates in various community partner initiatives and activities;
- Conducts outreach activities and engagement with partners;
- Assists in the implementation of activities that meet program goals and objectives, which may include clinical activities such as taking blood pressures or testing;
- Participates in the development and dissemination of culturally responsive materials and public information specific to assigned programs;
- Assists in program evaluation activities such as conducting surveys and hosting community meetings;
- Implements specialized programming throughout the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
