Submission for the position: Community Health Worker - (Job Number: 24012309)
Cameron, Texas
Employer: Baylor Scott & White Healthcare
Industry: Community Health Worker
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Community Health Worker (CHW): CHW license by the State of Texas.
The Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sustainment while also learning how to best utilize available tools and services (e.g., outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, community health education and information, informal counseling, etc.) in order to effectively serve our clients. Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the Organization.
- Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans.
- Conducts culturally appropriate skills building self-management education sessions on different topics for groups and people. Builds knowledge of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status and life experiences of the community served.
- Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.
- Obtains basic vital signs, measures height and weight, conducts point of care testing.
- Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
- Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing concurred upon documentation standards.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of the community to be served.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that encourage relationship building with a diverse group.
- Requires the capacity building and advocacy skills.
- Teaching skills preferred.
- Good organizational skills.
- Skilled in the use of computers and related software applications.
- Ability to administer evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
- Ability to conduct needs assessments, develop patient plans, conduct and navigate patient to appropriate interventions.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Community Health Worker (CHW): CHW license by the State of Texas.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 24012309
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Cameron
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