Community Health Worker I - Remote

Overview

The Community Health Worker (CHW) plays a crucial role in the Integrated Services team, providing community-based education and promoting health activities for older adults in the assigned counties.

In Short

• Provides community-based education and health promotion activities.
• Maintains a referral resource list for fifteen counties.
• Collaborates with community service providers to improve health outcomes.
• Assists with administrative duties and database maintenance.
• Delivers exercise opportunities in person, hybrid, and virtually.
• Works with multidisciplinary teams internally and externally.
• Requires a high school diploma/GED and two years of relevant experience.
• Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment.
• Valid AR driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus two years of experience in community outreach.
• Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work nights or weekends for health fairs.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of community resources for older adults.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Flexibility to work in various community settings.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans available.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents.
• Retirement with up to 10% matched contribution.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery available.