What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Community Health Worker position at Cherokee Health Systems?
Job description:
Pediatric Community Health Worker
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (no weekends, nights, or major holidays)
Full-time (40/hour per week)
Locations available: Knoxville, TN 37919, In-Person
Who we are:
River Valley Health is a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center caring for over 70,000 patients across 13 counties in Tennessee. We provide integrated primary medical, behavioral, dental, optometry, and clinical pharmacy services through our nationally recognized integrated model of care. We are committed to serving our mission to care for all, regardless of ability to pay, through innovation, excellence, and teamwork.
Overview
The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports pediatric patients and caregivers by providing outreach, education, care coordination, and referrals. This role works closely with care teams and community partners to reduce barriers to care, promote preventive services, and improve access for under-resourced families.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach, education, follow-up, and care coordination
- Connect families to RVH and community resources
- Support engagement in preventive and recommended pediatric care
- Collaborate with care teams and community partners
- Assist with documentation, reporting, research, and quality improvement activities
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1–2 years of experience connecting patients to community resources preferred
- Ability to speak to individuals on 1:1 basis, in family groups, and in treatment groups, to engage potential community partners, to disseminate information about activities and outcomes
- Experience with children ages 0–5 and caregivers
- Knowledge and training of early childhood development, including autism spectrum disorders and adverse childhood preferred
- Strong communication and digital skills
- Knowledge of Word Processing software, strong digital literacy and health literacy
- Spanish fluency preferred
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a nonprofit organization focused on community health that values your work/life balance.
- Work with a dedicated team of professionals.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive PTO package.
Submit your resume or apply on our website today! We can't wait to hear from you! www.rvh.org/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer. Job description subject to change.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
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Work Location: In person