![]() Daily travel throughout target region is anticipated and access to reliable transportation is a requirement of the position. Candidates living in target region are preferred for these positions. Location: CHWs will work at the location of and within the team environment of health care and community-based organizations. Successful participation in CHW training is a condition of continued employment. Prior experience in a CHW or similar role preferred.Previous course training as a CHW helpful but not required.Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally and gain trust with culturally diverse individuals.Familiarity with regional and local landscape.Prior experience working with community resources and social services in focus region.Ability to show empathy.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.Computer skills and proficiency in the use of handheld tablets.Basic CHW training will be provided to all hires to fulfill their roles. A related two-year (Associate) degree may be substituted for the health or human services experience. issued by state department of education required two years of work experience required health or human services preferred but not required. This position may include some weekend or evening work.Primary ResponsibilitiesAdvising on and developing effective marketing and outreach materials.Conducting neighborhood canvassing.Conducting street outreach and outreach in public settings.Conducting home visits when appropriate.Building and maintaining caseloads.Providing education and materials to key influencers, such as barbers/hair stylists, coaches, fraternity members, pastors, neighborhood leaders, front-line workers, etc.Conducting phone-based outreach.Conducting presentations to consumer and resident groups in person and via social media.Providing information on vaccination to individuals visiting health and social service organizations and facilities.Providing customer support at vaccination sites.Providing reminders and logistical support for second vaccination appointments.Advising on and developing visuals for collateral materials on all social media platforms.Checking in on individuals after vaccinations to provide encouragement and social support.Assisting with data collection and documentation of outreach activities.QualificationsGraduation from high school or a G.E.D. Project partners include community health centers and community-based health and social service providers. The CHWs will work at the locations of designated project partners and in communities to provide outreach, education, and support. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality-of-service delivery. A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served.
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