Community Health Worker, Per Diem

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 31495351
Full/Part Time: 50% Part Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $45,700 - $60,800

Position Information
The Community Health Worker (CHW), per diem, will be responsible for identifying and determining social service needs for individuals in the community by conducting social determinants of health assessment within their scope through outreach and engagement activities. The Community Health Worker will be responsible for assessing the health risks and identifying gaps pertaining to Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) which create barriers and contribute to the well-being of an individual's care needs. Under the general supervision of the Center for Healthy Communities leadership, the Community Health Worker will be responsible for supporting community members in improving their health through outreach and engagement activities with follow-ups held over the phone and/or in the field. In collaboration with the individual, the Community Health Worker will take ownership of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) goals, and will be responsible for facilitating health, risk, and safety screenings, health education activities, and special events to promote health for community members as well as help individuals access social services for their needs.

Please Note: There are 2 per diem vacancies. Per diem, appointees may be scheduled on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis or called off from a pre-established schedule as determined by the University. These positions are grant-funded appointments with end dates of 06/30/2024 and may be extended should funding be available.

The pay rates for these positions range from $22.00/per hour to $30.00/per hour depending on relevant experience.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education
Education Requirements

Degree
Requirement Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Continuing education in related field. Required Completion of approved Community Health Worker program. Preferred

Certifications

Certification
Requirement CHW State Certification when available Preferred


Experience

Experience
Requirement 2 - 4 years of related experience. Required


Minimum Requirements
Special Condition Requirement Valid Drivers License Preferred Travel Preferred


Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives.
Working skills to produce and deliver programs.
Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills.
Working knowledge of delivering community educational programs.
Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of current community education programs and trends.
Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the development and delivery of training programs.
Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.


Additional Information
Effective communication skills to interact with various members of the community

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.



To apply, please visit: https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=31495351&profile_id=&module=jobs







Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-095d8cd87f086a4f962fa5e206ef89f6

Return to Search Results