Community Health Worker - Score 1 for Health

City of Kansas City•Joplin, MO

24d

About The Position

The Community Health Worker will primarily be working with families and school partners from the Joplin community. Additionally, this position will work closely with the whole Score 1 team, Joplin metro medical providers, vision providers, dental providers, and other agencies to improve access to primary, medical, dental, and vision care for Score 1 for Health children.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Good driving record with reliable transportation
Requires flexibility to meet parent/guardian needs
High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel

Nice To Haves

College coursework preferred
Certificate from community health worker training program preferred
Experience working in health, dental or social work setting preferred
Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish)
Community Health Worker Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Convey the purpose and service of program to families and the impact that program or service would have
Provide support, advocacy and education to parents and children in the greater Joplin area enrolled in Score 1
Screen, enroll and support parents/children with health and social service needs
Coach parents in effective management of their child’s health care
Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place
Follow-up on health management/plan of care with both parents and providers
Help parents in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible
Assist parents in accessing health related services
Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers
Effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions
Build and maintain positive working relationships with the parents, children, providers, Score 1 outreach nurses, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided
Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department