Position Information
UNT System Overview
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Posting Title Community Health Worker Department HSC-SaferCare TX-330080 Job Location Fort Worth Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information
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Salary Information Commensurate with experience Department Summary
Our team is committed to creating a new culture of safety in health care for Texas by challenging traditional thinking to eliminate preventable harm. We are focused on reducing medical errors and assuring Texans receive the highest quality of health care through extensive education, community outreach initiatives, and quality improvement programs.
Position Overview
The Community Health Worker will work closely with clients, medical providers and staff, and social services agencies to provide care coordination and connections to resources for the older adult who receives care through the Center for Older Adults House Calls program to improve their health and well- being.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and one (1) year case management and social service experience in working with the diverse communities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish. -Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver's license, and evidence of auto liability insurance. -Must have a cell phone. -Ideal to have experience with electronic medical records
Required License / Registration / Certification
Texas State Certified CHW certification and at least 1 year of healthcare- related work. A high school diploma or GED is required, Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Work Schedule
8-5 M-F
Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Community Health Worker Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Performs outreach calls, engages in face-to-face encounters, performs home visits or other community-based visits when necessary
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Communicates relevant information to providers in a timely manner and documents appropriately in the electronic health record
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Participates in local community engagement activities with local agencies as appropriate
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Counsels patients with appropriate and relevant educational materials
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Identifies patterns of concern that surpass neighborhood capacity for health and engages diverse outside resources accordingly
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Enhances patient's individual and community capacity by growing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, informal counseling, social support and advocacy
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Assists patients in connecting to appropriate health care information and services, addressing barriers to receipt of follow-up services as well as treatment
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Provides patient reminders to upcoming appointments and next steps of treatment
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Serves as liaison between patients, health/social services, and the community to enable access and improve the quality and competence of service delivery
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S6367PPosition End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https: // jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/72351
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