Health Start Community Health Worker (CHW)

NATIVE HEALTH•Mesa, AZ

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) with the Health Start program assists and supports in obtaining health-related services for clients of the NATIVE HEALTH, Prenatal Clinic and WIC. The CHW is a liaison between the Department of Health Services, the health care provider, and the Phoenix Metropolitan American Indian Community. The position aims to increase early and adequate prenatal, postpartum, and inter-conception care for women in Maricopa County, as well as promote optimal development of their children from birth through age two (2). This position is under the administrative supervision of the Community Health and Wellness Director.

Requirements

CHW must live in the identified neighborhood/community and reflect the characteristics of the community.
Has at least 2-3 years teaching experience in women's & children's health.
A sincere desire to improve the health status of the urban AI/AN population and NATIVE HEALTH's community.
Must have a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver's license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by NATIVE HEALTH liability auto policy.
Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
Must pass a substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to a random testing while employment.
Must have an updated Immunization (12) Record.
Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an update annually.
Must obtain a CPR Card within ninety (90) calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR card during employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in early childhood development/education, social work, public health, or related discipline appropriate to this position is strongly preferred; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience working with young children and/or parents, preferably within the identified neighborhood/community.

Responsibilities

Deliver services primarily through prescheduled visits to the client's home, office, or public setting and scheduled health-related classes.
Identify, screen, and enroll eligible, pregnant, and postpartum women, caregivers, and their children in the program in accordance with the Arizona MIECHV policy and procedure manual.
Participates in training consistent with program objectives to provide education to benefit enrolled participants.
Accurately documents and keeps records of all visits and case management services provided to families.
Support the organization as needed.