Requisition Number: RE39752
Working Title
Community Health Worker Senior
Department Name: 7H060:RURAL KENTUCKY HEALTH CARE
Work Location: Sandy Hook, KY
Grade Level: 41
Salary Range: $15.51-24.81/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Required Education: HS
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Required Related Experience: 5 years
Required License/Registration/Certification
Community Health Worker Certification
Physical Requirements
Job related travel. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs, sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, and/or repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. (40.0 hours/week).
Job Summary
This position is located in Sandy Hook, Kentucky and requires CHW certification with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) Senior to work as part of the Kentucky Homeplace program. The CHW Senior will to serve as a client advocate and liaison and play a significant role in research by recruiting clients for research projects and working with them throughout the study. The CHW Senior provides care coordination to assist patients in reaching a healthier lifestyle while managing their chronic disease states. This position has one-on-one interaction with patients in order to provide services to at-risk clients and families.
The CHW Senior will assess patient needs for health coverage, self-management health education, make referral recommendations and assist in accessing services as appropriate. In addition, this position will advocate on behalf of the patients and/or families to health and human service providers and agencies as well as complete home visits as needed.
This position will function as the program administrator and provide program support for the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) and Kentucky Online Gateway (KOG).
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic computer skills, knowledge of county resources.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No
Preferred Education/Experience
Community Health Worker certification with a minimum of six or more years of experience working with the public to access services and care coordination preferred.
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.
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