Community Health Worker I

Baylor Scott & White Health•Frisco, TX

12d

About The Position

The Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education. Location: Frisco, TX - 7600 Better Way, Frisco, 75033 Setting: Case Management Schedule: Full Time - Monday-Friday

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Community Health Worker (CHW): CHW license by the State of Texas

Nice To Haves

Teaching skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency while also learning how to best utilize available tools and services (e.g., outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, community health education and information, informal counseling, etc.) in order to effectively serve our clients.
Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the Organization.
Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans.
Conducts culturally appropriate skills building self-management education sessions on different topics for groups and individuals.
Builds understanding of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status and life experiences of the community served.
Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.
Obtains basic vital signs, measures height and weight, conducts point of care testing.
Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing agreed upon documentation standards.