Community Health Worker - Project CARES grant - Abilene

Extended Job Title

Community Health Worker - Project CARES grant - Abilene

Position Description

Performs responsible and complex duties associated with a specialized function of a Community Health Worker. Duties may vary, but can be generally described as: planning, assigning, coordinating, directing, scheduling, evaluating, verifying, training, and processing of information. A thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and methods for the area of responsibility is required. Initiative and independent judgments are frequently exercised in formulating procedures or methods, and in program coordination. Work is performed under general supervision within University policies and procedures. Job performance is based upon overall operation effectiveness.

Requisition ID

44446BR

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Pay Grade Maximum

25.00

Major/Essential Functions

• Maintain all program records as assigned with project protocols.
• Refer clients/participants to appropriate agencies/services and follow up on referrals.
• Maintain contact with community partners.
• Plan and attend community outreach activities.
• Tracks forms and reporting community demographic data.
• Maintain community data and data systems.
• Recruit participants to become certified Community Health Workers (CHWs).
• Provide CHW and cancer prevention education.
• Build and maintain Strong relationships with community members that fosters trust and community engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

23.00

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Abilene

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in bilingual communication (English and Spanish), both verbally and in writing.
• Previous experience with community health/outreach experience.
• Experienced with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working with community members and organizations.

Department

SHP Research and Innovation Lbk

Job Type

Part Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years progressively responsible CHW experience. Additional education and/or related experience to equal three years may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Community Health Worker Certification.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No