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.
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
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
mentoring
teamwork and diversity
community-informed approach
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