Summary of Job Duties

POSITION IS LOCATED IN JONESBORO, AR

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a vital member of the Integrated Services team, responsible for providing community-based education and health promotion activities, assisting with maintaining a referral resource list for fifteen counties and collaborating with other community service providers to improve health outcomes for older adults in the assigned counties.

The CHW will also assist with the maintenance of the Center on Aging's files and database, along with other administrative duties, and will provide exercise opportunities in person, hybrid, and virtually to older adults in the assigned counties.

The ideal candidate must be willing to work with multi-disciplinary teams internally and externally in various communities in an integrated health and social services care delivery team model while striving to improve health outcomes for older adults.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma / GED plus two (2) years general experience in community outreach, education, case management, and administration experienced
• Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be available to work on nights or weekends for occasional health fair (advanced notice and prearrangement will be given
• Valid AR driver's license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with older adults, their families, and healthcare providers
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect older adults with appropriate services and support
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery
• Flexibility to work in various community settings, including private homes, community facilities, and virtual platforms
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications :

• Two (2) years experience working in community outreach in geriatrics
• Bachelor's Degree plus four (4) years general experience in community outreach, education, case management, or administration experience

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

• Conducts outreach to individuals, communities, service providers, and groups
• Identifies and recruits individuals, families, and community groups to services and systems
• Educates health and social service systems and providers about community perspectives and cultural norms
• Facilitates cross-cultural communication among individuals, communities, and health / social service system workers
• Responsible for the translation and cultural adaptions of resources and educational materials
• Coordinates care, provides case management support and assists individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems
• Participates in the design, implementation, and interpretation of community-level assessments (e.g. windshield survey of community assets and challenges, community asset mapping)
• Presents at local agencies and community events to share information and educate individuals and communities about health and social service concerns and resources

POSITION IS LOCATED IN JONESBORO, AR

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Last updated : 2024-04-23