Community Health Worker - West Kansas Region - Family Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker serves communities throughout the West Kansas region, including but not limited to Finney, Ford, Grant, and Seward counties. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the service area. The role requires regular travel within the assigned region to provide community-based services, outreach, and support to individuals and families. Approximately 70% of the work takes place in the community, including outreach, home visits, and appointment support, with the remaining 30% consisting of office work. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work some nights and weekends; hours may be flexed within the same week. Community Health Workers help individuals and families navigate health care and social systems and connect them with community resources. They also educate and connect people with the Thrive program. The CHW works closely with primary care teams, the CHW regional supervisor and project coordinator, community-based organizations, and other agencies to identify gaps in care and services and build community capacity. CHWs serve as a link between patients and health or social service agencies to help improve care and outcomes. The position includes developing community referral networks, participating in clinic and CHW team meetings, coordinating with project leadership, completing administrative recordkeeping, maintaining the ECHOS database, and keeping an up-to-date inventory of community resources, programs, and health initiatives. Duties may change, and this description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be certified as a CHW in Kansas or willing to complete Core Curriculum training and become certified within the first six months of employment. ECHOS Database internal training must be completed within the first three months. Experience working with diverse populations in community settings, including people who may experience mental health concerns, is required. The posted hourly pay range is $22.26–$31.15.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Kansas CHW certification, or willingness to complete Core Curriculum training and become certified within the first six months of employment.
Complete internal ECHOS Database training within three months of employment.
Experience working with various populations in community settings, including people who may experience mental health concerns.
Reside in or be willing to relocate to the West Kansas service area.
Regular travel within the assigned region.
Computer skills.
Communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in a health or related field.
One year of health education experience.
One year of experience working as a community health worker or health navigator.
Two years of experience working or living in a multicultural setting.
One year of work experience in a public health department or healthcare setting.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Engage community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations, small businesses, schools, and community agencies, to build referral networks addressing clients’ social determinants of health needs.
Participate in clinic site meetings to develop and implement strategies that support clients’ continued engagement with Thrive and address health inequities and social determinants of health in the county served.
Participate in CHW team meetings to discuss strategies and carry out action items for Thrive and the clinic site.
Coordinate and communicate with CHW project leadership and attend bi-monthly virtual learning collaboratives to learn about community resources and best practices and network with other project CHWs.
Complete ongoing administrative tasks and maintain organized records, working with staff members when necessary.
Maintain the ECHOS database, including necessary notes, forms, and supporting information, through weekly checks and updates.
Maintain and review an up-to-date inventory of community resources, programs, and health initiatives.
Provide community-based outreach, home visiting, appointment support, and other services that connect individuals and families with health and social resources.
Educate and connect individuals and families with the Thrive program.
Work with primary care teams, project staff, community organizations, and other agencies to identify gaps in care and services and build community capacity.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).