Submission for the position: Community Health Worker - (Job Number: 24009829)
Georgetown, 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.
Location: Hybrid - Georgetown, TX - 4945 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX, 78633
Setting: Case Management - Family Medicine
Schedule: FT Monday- Friday - 3 days onsite/ 2 days remotely
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.
Location: Hybrid - Georgetown, TX - 4945 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX, 78633
Setting: Case Management - Family Medicine
Schedule: FT Monday- Friday - 3 days onsite/ 2 days remotely
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: 24009829
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Georgetown
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