Community Health Worker - Southeast Kansas Region - Family Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

11d•$22 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves communities throughout the Southeast Kansas region, including Wilson, Allen, Montgomery, Crawford, Neosho, and Labette counties. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the service area. The role requires regular regional travel to provide community-based services, outreach, and support to individuals and families. CHWs work with diverse populations to help people navigate health care and social systems and connect them with resources that support self-sufficiency. They educate individuals and families about the Thrive program and work with primary care teams, the CHW regional supervisor and project coordinator, community organizations, and other agencies to identify gaps in care and services, build community capacity, and improve patient care and outcomes. CHWs serve as a link between patients and health or social service agencies. This is a hybrid position, with approximately 70% of work conducted in the community—such as outreach, home visits, and appointment support—and 30% in an office. Some evening and weekend work may be required; hours can be flexed within the same week. The position is regular, full-time, and hourly. The posted pay range is $22.26–$31.15 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified as a Community Health Worker in Kansas, or willing 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.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Southeast Kansas service area.
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.
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 supplementary information, through weekly checks and updates.
Maintain and review an up-to-date inventory of community resources, programs, and health initiatives.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and 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 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).