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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Community outreach
Health education
Case management
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, and education discounts for staff and dependents.
  • 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

  • community outreach
  • health education
  • case management
  • culturally appropriate outreach
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual English/Spanish
  • community-informed approach
  • teamwork and diversity
  • 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
  • CHW certification from ARCHWA
  • Nine (9) years of experience as a CHW

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter