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 medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, and education discounts.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.

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

  • English and Spanish speaking
  • community-informed approach
  • community-based participatory research

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
  • Nine (9) years of experience as a CHW

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter