Community Health Worker - West Kansas Region - Family Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

11d•$22 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

This Community Health Worker (CHW) position serves communities throughout the West Kansas region, including but not limited to Finney, Ford, Grant, and Seward counties. Applicants must reside 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. CHWs work primarily in the community with diverse populations, helping people navigate health care and social systems and connect with resources that support self-sufficiency. They educate individuals and families about the Thrive program and connect them with it. CHWs work 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. They connect individuals with community resources that may improve patient care and outcomes, serving as a link between patients and health or social service agencies. This is a hybrid position, with approximately 70% of work in the community, including outreach, home visiting, and appointment support, and 30% office work. Some nights and weekends may be required; hours can be flexed within the same week. The position is regular, full-time, and hourly. The pay range is $22.26–$31.15 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified as a CHW 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 populations that may experience mental health concerns.
Computer skills.
Communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Interpersonal skills.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the West Kansas service area.
Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region.

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 sustain clients’ engagement with Thrive and address health inequities and social determinants of health in the counties 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 supplementary information, through weekly checks and updates.
Maintain and review an up-to-date inventory of community resources, programs, and health initiatives.
Provide community-based services, outreach, and support, including home visits and appointment support, and connect individuals and families with relevant health and social resources.

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).