Community Health Worker I/ii/iii (el Dorado, Ar)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Patient education
Resource provision
Health education
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will provide education, resources, and health education to patients, local community-based organizations, and community members

Job Summary

  • The Community Health Worker (CHW) will provide education, resources, and health education to patients, local community-based organizations, and community members.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, and Retirement matching.
  • The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of any category or status protected by law.

Matching Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will provide education, resources, and health education to patients, local community-based organizations, and community members.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient education
  • resource provision
  • health education
  • community outreach
  • case management

Nice-to-have

  • culturally appropriate outreach
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • community-informed approach
  • mentoring and supervision

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • Two (2) years of general experience
  • Enroll in certified CHW Training Program within 45 days
  • Completed certified CHW training program
  • Four (4) years of experience as a CHW
  • Mastered all CHW Competencies for Level I
  • CHW certification from ARCHWA
  • Mastered all CHW Competencies for Level 1 & II
  • Nine (9) years of experience as a CHW

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter