What are the responsibilities and job description for the Submission for the position: Community Health Worker 1 position at Baylor Scott & White Healthcare?
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.
Location : Remote - Candidates must reside in North Texas or Central Regions
Setting : Behavioral Health
Schedule : FT Monday-Fri
ESSENTIAL 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
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level
QUALIFICATIONS
Community Health Worker (CHW) : CHW license by the State of Texas.
