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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, Ar, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified
Spanish language proficiency
Community outreach
Health education
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers I, II, and III in El Dorado, AR, to provide education and resources to diverse patient populations and community organizations. The ideal candidates will be bilingual in English and Spanish and have varying levels of experience in community outreach, education, and case management

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.
  • This position requires collaboration with various team members on multiple projects aimed at addressing public health responses and providing culturally appropriate outreach to hard-to-reach populations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers I, II, and III in El Dorado, AR, to provide education and resources to diverse patient populations and community organizations. The ideal candidates will be bilingual in English and Spanish and have varying levels of experience in community outreach, education, and case management.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Community outreach
  • Health education
  • Case management
  • Culturally appropriate outreach

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity
  • Community-informed approach
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Mentoring and supervision

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • Two (2) years of general experience
  • Enroll in certified CHW Training Program
  • 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

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Tailored Resume

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