What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker I, CHERISH position at Tulane University?
The Community Health Worker I functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team that conducts participant and family support to help participants achieve good health practices around cardiovascular disease. Primary responsibilities include facilitation of health improvement, health promotion, health program development and support, disease prevention activities, and coordination with other partners within the community. The Community Health Worker I participates in community engagement and outreach activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, electronic medical records (EMR), and various other software programs.
- Act as a health coach providing one-on-one education on cardiovascular diseases risk to encourage participants to achieve desired health behaviors.
- Assist participants with navigation of the health care system and processes.
- Facilitate referrals for appropriate health information and services as recommended by the provider and health plan.
- Speak with diverse populations about cardiovascular health risk in a sensitive and culturally competent manner.
- Advocate for participants to ensure health care program compliance.
- Provide participants with community resources as needed.
- Maintain data and files for participants own records, as well as program reporting.
- Fulfill other duties, as assigned.
Required Education and/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Research and/or data collection experience
