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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Provide education and resources
Health education to patients
Community-based organizations
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers (CHW I, II, and III) for their El Dorado, Arkansas location. The role involves providing health education, resources, and outreach to community members, requiring collaboration with various teams to address public health needs

Job Summary

  • The Community Health Worker (CHW) will provide education, resources, and health education to patients, local community-based organizations, and community members.
  • Level III CHWs will be members of a multidisciplinary outreach and implementation team that uses a community-based participatory research approach to support and educate the community through individual goal planning, case management, and group education and support.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family; Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave; Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS; Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000; Career Training and Educational Opportunities; Merchant Discounts; Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers (CHW I, II, and III) for their El Dorado, Arkansas location. The role involves providing health education, resources, and outreach to community members, requiring collaboration with various teams to address public health needs.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • provide education and resources
  • health education to patients
  • community-based organizations
  • culturally appropriate outreach
  • individual goal planning
  • case management
  • group education and support

Nice-to-have

  • speak English and Spanish
  • community-informed approach
  • multidisciplinary outreach team
  • community-based participatory research

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • Two (2) years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, or administration experience (Level I)
  • Four (4) years of experience as a CHW (Level II)
  • Nine (9) years of experience as a CHW (Level III)
  • Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment (Level I)
  • Completed certified CHW training program (Level II)
  • Requires CHW certification from ARCHWA (Level III)

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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