Part-Time: Community Health Worker

Kentucky Community and Technical College System•Florence, KY

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

This part-time position provides community health education classes to rural and disadvantaged populations throughout the North Central Area Health Education Center (NC AHEC) 16-county service area. The role provides basic health education and guidance, supports individual and community health needs, promotes health programs, and connects community members with relevant services and resources.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One year of experience.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Experience in and understanding of the importance of working with students from diverse populations.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, independence, and self-motivation; ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the college and with external business and community partners in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Five years of experience.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Certified Community Health Worker.

Responsibilities

Give informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors.
Advocate for individual and community health needs and provide some direct services, such as first aid and blood pressure screening.
Promote tobacco cessation and prevention services and other health-related programs.
Participate in community health education events and appropriate AHEC outreach events and programs.
Provide basic health education through individual encounters, focus groups, and community health presentations.
Assess participants’ needs and concerns related to their families, communities, and health, and provide health information and education.
Plan and lead group sessions and discussions on assigned health topics.
Make referrals and share community resources for family support, health, and social services agencies in the area.
Attend conferences as directed or assigned.
Assist with other program goals and requirements as needed.
Promote Gateway health professions programs.
Coordinate health-related activities.
Report to the Program Coordinator and Center Director.