Community Health Worker - Southeast, South Central, or West - Family Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

2d•$22 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position through The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Department of Family Medicine. Funding for this position has been secured for a minimum of 12 months through grants from Rural Health Transformation funds that support community engagement and workforce development efforts to enhance public health services with the potential to be extended up to 5 years under RHTP. Community Health Workers (CHWs) will primarily be working out in the community with various populations to help them become self-sufficient when navigating the health care and social systems by connecting them to resources that can provide these services. CHW will also educate and connect individuals and families with the Thrive program. CHW's will work closely with primary care teams, CHW regional supervisor and project coordinator, community-based organizations and other agencies to identify gaps in care and services in the different counties and build community capacity. CHW will connect individuals to resources in the community that might help improve patient care and outcomes. Community Health Workers (CHWs) bridge the gap between health and social systems. They serve as a link between the patient and the health or social service agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified in the state of KS as a CHW and if not certified willing to take the Core Curriculum training to become certified within the first 6 months of employment.
Complete ECHOS Database internal training within 3 months of employment.
Experience working with various populations in community settings including those that may experience mental health concerns.
Computer skills.
Communication.
Multi-tasking.
Interpersonal skills.
Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or higher degree in a health or related field.
One year of health education experience.
One year 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 to build referral networks to address client’s SDOH needs (e.g. faith-based organizations, small businesses, schools, community agencies).
Participate in Clinic site meetings to develop and implement strategies for clients to sustain engagement with Thrive and to address health inequities and social determinants of health in the county they serve.
Participate in CHW team meetings to discuss strategies and carry out action items for Thrive and the clinic site.
Coordinate and communicate with the CHW project leadership and attend bi-monthly virtual learning collaboratives to receive education on community resources, best practices, and to network with other project CHWs.
Complete administrative tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure proper and organized record keeping, working with staff members when/if necessary.
Ensure ECHOS database is always well-maintained, making sure to include all necessary notes, forms and supplementary information through weekly checks and updates to promote efficiency (e.g., client notes, partnerships, time tracking).
Maintain and review an up-to-date inventory of community resources, programs and health initiatives to ensure they’re up-to-date.