Community Health Worker - School Based
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
prescription drug coverage
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Pay on demand option
Job Description
Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families residing in underserved communities. Established with a commitment to equity and access, JVCHC provides comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical care, dental care, vision services, and behavioral health support. The center's mission is to enhance community health through access to quality care and by fostering strong relationships with patients and community partners. JVCHC continuously innovates and collaborates with a wide network of partners to serve as a leading provider of essential health services, ensuring that everyone in the community,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of vaccination for flu, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate with schools and healthcare providers
- Proficiency in scheduling and managing appointments
- Comfortable with community outreach and education
- Commitment to improving community health outcomes
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- One year clinical experience or experience in community health field preferred
- Trained and/or experienced in community health worker field
- Skilled in communications
- Knowledge of healthcare organizations and resources
- Understanding of lifestyle choices
- Familiarity with child development
- Experience in project and event organization
- Awareness of cultural beliefs and healthcare
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations
- Trained in disease-specific modules such as asthma, COPD, cardiovascular diseases, developmental disabilities, diabetes, overweight/obesity, tobacco use
- Skilled in conducting interviews
Job Duties
- Work directly with the partnering school district to identify needs and set student/patient-centered health and wellness goals
- Build relationships and interact professionally with partnering school district staff, community partnerships, healthcare providers, and social service providers
- Responsible for pre-working school-based consent forms and entering information into patient charts
- Coordinate and attend school-based and child-centered clinic events planned by JVCHC and partnering school districts
- Schedule and execute school-based appointments such as telehealth, dental exams, well child exams, and vision exams
- Provide referrals and follow-up on referrals after school-based medical, dental, behavioral, therapy, or vision appointments
- Work directly with a patient's treatment team and participate in care coordination or case management
- Assist patients, students, and community members in navigating health and social service systems
- Connect patients with resources for basic needs
- Provide basic health screenings like well child checks
- Deliver culturally appropriate health education to improve patient health literacy
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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