What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker I (Grant Funded) position at Yuma County, AZ?
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time offer.
NATURE OF WORK
Nature of Work
(Illustrative Only) Assists with identifying, recruiting and training high-risk individuals to attend health care classes; maintains class records, rosters, registration and follow-up forms; teaches culturally appropriate, effective health promotion and disease prevention classes and workshops for target population; maintain a current list of community resources for patients and their families to maintain and improve their health status; participate in community health fairs and events, networks with community organizations, schools, and outside agencies to provide information on available public health resources in the community; develops, prepares and conducts community outreach and recruitment to enroll individuals in health department programs; acts as advocate and makes appropriate health /community referrals; attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested; conduct complete, accurate, and timely data entry about activities and outreach; maintains HIPP compliance at all times; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of required training program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill in: Proper health care techniques; recognizing and reporting patient health status; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; organization and establishing priorities; use of personal computer and related software applications, including email.
Ability to: Read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures; write reports and correspondence; use modern office equipment and computers; lift at least 5 to 25 lbs. Ability to work with diverse populations; communicate effectively verbally and written; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,500 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the “ Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the “ Wellness Incentive” employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and PPO Plan B. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 for more information.
Salary : $30
