Community Health Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.

Location: Temple, TX - BSWH Center of Diagnostic Medicine Clinic

Setting: Case Management

Schedule: FT Monday-Fri

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sustainment while also learning how to best utilize available tools and services (e.g., outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, community health education and information, informal counseling, etc.) in order to effectively serve our clients. Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the Organization.

• Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans.

• Conducts culturally appropriate skills building self-management education sessions on different topics for groups and people. Builds knowledge of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status and life experiences of the community served.

• Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.

• Obtains basic vital signs, measures height and weight, conducts point of care testing.

• Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.

• Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing concurred upon documentation standards.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of the community to be served.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills that encourage relationship building with a diverse group.

• Requires the capacity building and advocacy skills.

• Teaching skills preferred.

• Good organizational skills.

• Skilled in the use of computers and related software applications.

• Ability to administer evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.

• Ability to conduct needs assessments, develop patient plans, conduct and navigate patient to appropriate interventions.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

 Community Health Worker (CHW): CHW license by the State of Texas.