Community Health Worker - Vibrant Moms Grant

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.

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 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.