III (El Dorado, AR)

University of Arkansas System•El Dorado, AR

41d•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. This position involves providing education, resources, and health education to patients, local community-based organizations, and community members. The ability to speak both English and Spanish is preferred. Level II CHW will coordinate outreach and engagement activities, using a community-informed approach to address disparities in Arkansas. Level III CHW will plan, create, and deliver outreach materials and interventions, and will be members of a multidisciplinary outreach and implementation team that uses a community-based participatory research approach to support and educate the community through individual goal planning, case management, and group education and support. This position requires collaboration with various team members on multiple projects aimed at addressing public health responses and providing culturally appropriate outreach to hard-to-reach populations. The Community Health Worker III (CHW III) will mentor and directly supervise Community Health Workers I (CHW I) or II (CHW II).

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Two (2) years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, or administration experience (for Level I)
Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment (for Level I)
Completed certified CHW training program (for Level II)
Four (4) years of experience as a CHW (for Level II)
Mastered all CHW Competencies for Level I (for Level II)
CHW certification from ARCHWA (for Level III)
Mastered all CHW Competencies for Level 1 & II (for Level III)
Nine (9) years of experience as a CHW (for Level III)
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak both English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts outreach to individuals, communities, service providers, and groups
Identifies and recruits individuals, families, and community groups to services and systems
Educates health and social service systems and providers about community perspectives and cultural norms
Facilitates cross-cultural communication among individuals, communities, and health/social service system workers
Responsible for the translation and cultural adaptions of resources and educational materials
Coordinates care, provides case management support, and assists individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems
Participates in the design, implementation, and interpretation of community-level assessments (e.g. windshield survey of community assets and challenges, community asset mapping)
Presents at local agencies and community events to share information and educate individuals and communities about health and social service concerns and resources
Motivates and encourages people to obtain care and other services
Supports self-management of disease prevention and management of health conditions, including chronic disease
Assists individuals in building and expanding their personal capacity to identify and manage their health conditions, obtain services as needed, identify opportunities to help others, and represent their needs through communication and advocacy
Provides basic health support services (e.g. first aid, diabetic foot checks)
Assists communities in building capacity by identifying resources, coordinating service and support providers, linking groups or systems that provide synergistic support, and implementing advocacy strategies to address unmet needs
Collects and distributes materials that meet basic needs (e.g. provides food, blankets, and clothing to those in need)
Provides culturally appropriate health education and information. Educates individuals and communities about how to use health and social service systems
Conducts health promotion and disease prevention education in a manner that matches the linguistic and cultural needs of participants or community
Provides individual support and coaching
Identifies and works with CHW peers to help others grow professionally, act ethically, and meet the needs of the individuals and communities served
Coordinate outreach and engagement activities, using a community-informed approach to address disparities in Arkansas.
Plan, create, and deliver outreach materials and interventions.
Members of a multidisciplinary outreach and implementation team that uses a community-based participatory research approach to support and educate the community through individual goal planning, case management, and group education and support.
Collaboration with various team members on multiple projects aimed at addressing public health responses and providing culturally appropriate outreach to hard-to-reach populations.
Mentor and directly supervise Community Health Workers I (CHW I) or II (CHW II).