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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Patient education
Health education
Community outreach
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers (Levels I, II, and III) in El Dorado, AR, to provide health education and resources to the community. Ideal candidates will have experience in community outreach and may require bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. **

Job Summary

  • The Community Health Worker (CHW) will provide education, resources, and health education to patients, local community-based organizations, and community members.
  • Level II CHW will coordinate outreach and engagement activities, using a community-informed approach to address disparities in Arkansas.
  • 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 (Levels I, II, and III) in El Dorado, AR, to provide health education and resources to the community. Ideal candidates will have experience in community outreach and may require bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient education
  • health education
  • community outreach
  • case management
  • culturally appropriate outreach

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • community-informed approach

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

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