Community Health Worker I

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: 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 UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Department: COM | Institute on Aging SC Continuing Ed Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: This position is located in White Hall, AR

Requirements

High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, or administration experience required.
Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will present community education programs, participate in health fairs and other health promotion activities, assist with maintaining an up-to-date referral resource list for fifteen counties, work with other community service providers, assist with maintaining the Center on Aging’s program files and database as well as other administrative duties, and provide opportunities for exercise programs for older adults in the assigned counties in person, hybrid, and virtually.
Must have the willingness to work with multi-disciplinary teams internally and externally in various communities in an integrated model of health and social services care delivery team, while striving to improve health outcomes for older adults.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements various educational and exercise programs on aging topics for families, patients, and the general community.
Assists communities in building capacity by identifying resources.
Coordinates service and support providers, linking groups or systems that provide synergistic support, and implementing advocacy strategies to address unmet needs
Maintains relationships and develops joint programming with providers and community leaders in the counties served.
Maintains documentation of all programs via evaluation, data for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports, correctly accesses and updates program files and database, and serves in an administrative role via appropriate procurement standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.