The Community Health Worker (CHW), per diem, will be responsible for identifying and determining social service needs for individuals in the community by conducting social determinants of health assessment within their scope through outreach and engagement activities.

The Community Health Worker will be responsible for assessing the health risks and identifying gaps pertaining to Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) which create barriers and contribute to the well-being of an individual’s care needs.

Under the general supervision of the Center for Healthy Communities leadership, the Community Health Worker will be responsible for supporting community members in improving their health through outreach and engagement activities with follow-ups held over the phone and / or in the field.

In collaboration with the individual, the Community Health Worker will take ownership of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) goals, and will be responsible for facilitating health, risk, and safety screenings, health education activities, and special events to promote health for community members as well as help individuals access social services for their needs.

These positions are grant-funded appointments with end dates of 06 / 30 / 2024 and may be extended should funding be available.

The pay rates for these positions range from $22.00 / per hour to $30.00 / per hour depending on relevant experience.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.

Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Last updated : 2024-05-07