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Community Health Worker

Employer
Kansas City University
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 5, 2021
Job Type:Project (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

The Community Health Worker will primarily be working out in the community with mostly families of Hispanic origin. Additionally, this position will work closely with Score 1 nurses, medical providers, dental providers, and other agencies to improve access to oral health and primary care for Score 1 children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Convey the purpose and service of program to families and the impact that program or service would have
  • Provide support, advocacy and education to parents and children in the greater Kansas City area enrolled in Score 1
  • Screen, enroll and support parents/children with oral health and social service needs
  • Coach parents in effective management of their child’s oral health care
  • Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place
  • Follow-up on oral health management/plan of care with both parents and providers
  • Help parents in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible
  • Assist parents in accessing health related services
  • Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers
  • Effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with the parents, children, providers, Score 1 outreach nurses, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff
  • Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided
  • Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma required
  • College coursework preferred
  • Experience working in health, dental or social work setting preferred
  • Good driving record with reliable transportation
  • Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish)
  • Strong working knowledge of health, social services and transportation systems in KCMO and KCK
  • Requires flexibility to meet parent needs
  • High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel
Questions? Call Tosha at 417-208-0757 or email tcunningham@kansascity.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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