Community Health Worker 1
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JOB SUMMARYThe Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.Location: College Station, TX - 4421 Texas 6 Frontage Road # 100 College Station, TX 77845Setting: Case ManagementSchedule: FT Monday-Fri 7:30-4:30pmESSENTIAL 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.BENEFITSOur 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 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS* 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.