What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker/Advocate (Health Start) (Holbrook) position at North Country HealthCare AZ?
North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Dental, Physical Therapy, and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population throughout northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an inclusive culture. We treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States while supporting North Country's mission. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency, our medical education programs, and our passionate team.
Description
The Community Health Worker / Community Health Advocate (Health Start) position reports to the Program / Project Manager. They will provide in-home education on various prenatal topics and early childhood development issues, which pertain to the Health Start program's goals and objectives. In addition to being an educator, the CHW / CHA is also a liaison to other resources and services within the community.
Duties
- Regularly visit clients in their home during their pregnancy and up to two years postpartum.
- Educate about premature labor warning signs, the benefits of breastfeeding, and other pregnancy related issues.
- Advocate for early and continuous prenatal care.
- Provide basic family planning education and administer pregnancy tests if needed.
- Educate about developmental milestones for infants / children and encourage positive parenting skills.
- Promote childhood immunizations, adequate nutrition, and other preventative health care issues for children.
- Educate and advocate for proper car seat use and installment.
- Encourage enrollment in early childhood education programs.
- Educate, refer, and assist clients with applications and enrollment in community resources.
- Possess basic knowledge of the community and its population.
- Reinforce and support traditional cultural practices and beliefs.
- Serve as a positive role model for pregnant women and mothers in the community.
- Be a proactive, self-motivated Family Health Advocate who enjoys working with people.
- Complete the training course and attend regular in-service programs.
- Complete reports and paperwork as required by the program.
- Work with other team members to accomplish program objectives.
- Comply with confidentiality rules and laws.
Requirements
Compensation
Starting at $17.36 / hr DOE
Benefits
North Country HealthCare is proud to offer a full range of benefits to our full and part time employees beginning day one, including :
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
North Country HealthCare is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
North Country HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nchcaz.org. Please do not send resumes to this email address.
Salary : $17
