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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

El Dorado, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Provide education and resources
Health education to patients
Community-based outreach
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Community Health Workers (Levels I, II, and III) in El Dorado, AR, to provide education and resources to patients and the community. The ideal candidates will have varying levels of experience and certification, with a preference for bilingual individuals. **

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 (Levels I, II, and III) in El Dorado, AR, to provide education and resources to patients and the community. The ideal candidates will have varying levels of experience and certification, with a preference for bilingual individuals. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide education and resources
  • Health education to patients
  • Community-based outreach
  • Culturally appropriate outreach
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • English and Spanish bilingualism preferred
  • Community-informed approach
  • Community-based participatory research

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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

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