Community Health Worker I (ACWIH Women's Clinic)

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker I works at the Arkansas Center for Women & Infant Health Women’s Clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas, helping improve health outcomes for women, infants, and families across Arkansas. The role addresses health disparities by empowering communities and providing education and resources tailored to diverse populations. The CHW works with multidisciplinary teams and local organizations to develop culturally relevant, community-driven solutions, including outreach to hard-to-reach populations, group education, and contributions to public health responses.

The position collaborates with the Program Director to ensure the program meets or exceeds accreditation requirements. Duties include outreach and recruitment, care coordination and case-management support, and community coordination. The CHW also presents information at local agencies and community events and supports translation and cultural adaptation of resources and educational materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, or administration.
• Enroll in a certified Community Health Worker Training Program within 45 days of employment.
• Reside in or be willing to commute to Pulaski County.
• Reliable transportation, a working cell phone, and internet access.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in case management and group education.
• Knowledge of health disparities and culturally appropriate outreach strategies.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community outreach, public health, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure the program meets or exceeds accreditation requirements.
• Conduct outreach to individuals, communities, service providers, and groups.
• Identify and recruit individuals, families, and community groups to services and systems.
• Educate health and social service systems and providers about community perspectives and cultural norms.
• Facilitate cross-cultural communication among individuals, communities, and health and social service system workers.
• Translate and culturally adapt resources and educational materials.
• Coordinate care, provide case-management support, and help individuals and communities navigate health and social service systems.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and interpretation of community-level assessments, such as community asset mapping and surveys of community assets and challenges.
• Present information and provide education about health and social service concerns and resources at local agencies and community events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED