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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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English and spanish bilingual
Community outreach
Health education
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers (CHW I/II/III) to provide education and resources to patients and community members in El Dorado, Arkansas. The ideal candidates should be bilingual in English and Spanish and possess varying levels of experience and training in community outreach and health education. **

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, Education discount, and Retirement matching.
  • 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 (CHW I/II/III) to provide education and resources to patients and community members in El Dorado, Arkansas. The ideal candidates should be bilingual in English and Spanish and possess varying levels of experience and training in community outreach and health education. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • English and Spanish bilingual
  • community outreach
  • health education
  • case management
  • cultural adaptation of resources

Nice-to-have

  • community-informed approach
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • culturally appropriate outreach
  • mentoring and supervision

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

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter