Build trusting relationships with participants and provide individualized CHW support, including health education, resource navigation, goal setting, and assistance identifying and addressing health-related social needs and barriers to care.Promote participant self-advocacy and engagement in healthcare by helping participants identify and communicate questions, concerns, and priorities; prepare for healthcare visits; navigate healthcare and community systems; and connect with appropriate services and resources.Support participants in using the Journey Pregnancy application and study-provided health-monitoring devices, including helping participants understand how study-generated information can be used to support communication with their healthcare team.Study Implementation and Data Support- Support SAFE study activities, including participant tracking, data collection, scheduling and coordination of intervention activities.
- Administer study surveys and maintain accurate participant and study records in accordance with the approved protocol.
- Monitor recruitment, retention, intervention delivery, and data quality; identify and communicate implementation barriers, participant concerns, or other issues requiring PI or research team attention.
- Protect participant privacy and confidentiality and follow applicable research, clinical, organizational, and Tribal requirements, including established safety and referral procedures.
Communication and Project Support- Participate in regular check-ins with the PI and research team to review study progress, priorities, participant needs, and implementation challenges. Exercise appropriate judgment within assigned responsibilities and seek PI guidance before making decisions or external communications outside established study procedures or the scope of the position.
- Assist with progress reports, presentations, dissemination activities, and other related community-engaged research activities as assigned and as workload permits.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment- Travel to participating partner sites in Kansas City, Wichita, and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation may be required.
- The position is hybrid but will include periodic work at KUMC and occasional evening or weekend activities to accommodate participants and community partners. Work schedules may be adjusted within the 20-hour workweek based on study needs.
Required QualificationsCertification: Community Health Worker in Kansas or eligible to obtain.
Work Experience:
- 2 years of experience in public health, social work, education, community health, behavioral health, early childhood, health sciences, or related field. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
- Experience coordinating project activities and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience with video conferencing and electronic data-entry applications.
Preferred QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, community health, behavioral health, nursing, health sciences, or a related field.
Work Experience:
- Three or more years of experience as a CHW, doula, certified lactation consultant, patient navigator, research coordinator, or in a related role.
- Experience coordinating human-subjects research or community-engaged health projects, including use of REDCap or a similar data-management system.
- Experience supporting pregnant or postpartum individuals or working in maternal and child health.
- Experience working with AI/AN communities, tribal nations, urban Indian organizations, or Indian Health Service-affiliated organizations, preferably in Kansas.
- Experience delivering structured health education or behavioral interventions, supporting digital health technologies, applying trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, mental health first aid, or related approaches.
- Experience with tribal and data sovereignty, community-engaged research, and culturally responsive practices.
Skills- Organization.
- Communication.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Time management.
- Computer skills.
- Multitasking.
- Confidentiality.
Required DocumentsComprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Rate Type: Hourly
Compensation Statement:The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range: $22.88 - $33.17
Minimum$22.88
Midpoint$28.03
Maximum$33.17
Application Instructions:To learn more and apply online, please visit
https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas/Community-Health-Worker---Clinical-Research-Assistant---Family-Medicine_JR010512 or go to
https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR010512.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at
www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscriminationje-74ed9d3180d14211936000d55bda26e1
