ID CHW

Katy Trail Community Health • Sedalia, MO

16d

About The Position

Katy Trail Community Health is seeking a dedicated Infectious Disease Community Health Worker (CHW) to help connect patients with essential healthcare services, provide education and community outreach, advocate for patients' needs, and reduce barriers to care. The CHW works closely with patients and other healthcare professionals to support patients in achieving their health and wellness goals.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Katy Trail Community Health is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace while providing exceptional patient care. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, including testing negative for THC regardless of state laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the organization does not sponsor or transfer employment visas. Katy Trail Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Community Health Worker training program, or willingness to complete training within 12 months of employment.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Knowledge of healthcare and social service resources.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting and empowering others.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, including testing negative for all substances in the panel, including THC.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health, healthcare, outreach, or human services.
• Bilingual in English, Spanish, or Russian.

Responsibilities

• Connect patients with essential healthcare services.
• Provide education and community outreach.
• Advocate for patients' needs and help reduce barriers to care.
• Work with patients and healthcare professionals to support patients in achieving their health and wellness goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED