"Community Health Worker - Cancer Center Community Support"

Position Summary

Performs community outreach, providing information on University studies and enrolling patients when appropriate. Also provides referrals to services in community. Weekend Work is required.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs outreach in the community to inform community members, in culturally relevant language, about research opportunities available at the University.
• Assist with community screening activities with the community outreach team.
• Enrolls interested people in research, conducts health intake and assists in linking participants with other studies throughout the University.
• Refers community members to available resources, from medical and social services to opportunities offered.
• Arranges language translation or interpretation services as needed.
• Assists in arranging transportation to facilitate study enrollment.
• Provides follow-up with participants by phone regarding study enrollment and satisfaction.
• Contacts study coordinators to provide referrals and track participant enrollment.
• Assists in building partnerships with community agencies.
• Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.

Working Conditions:

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Community Health Worker - Missouri Credentialing Board Inc, Community Health Worker within 6 months - Missouri Credentialing Board Inc

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Human Services (3 Years), Community Health (3 Years)

Skills:

Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Outstanding Organizational Abilities

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.