Baylor College of Medicine
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Title:
Community Health Worker
Division:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Work Location:
Houston, TX
Salary Range:
$37,147 – $45,000
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Requisition ID:
18703
Summary
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be working in the Division of Pediatrics-Public Health on a 1- year research grant to test the effectiveness of a tool called the Family CARE Portfolio. The Family CARE Portfolio is an organizational, executive functioning tool designed to help families: Coordinate care, Advocate for themselves, Record important information & feel Empowered to take charge of their health and well-being. This study will be evaluating it’s effectiveness among CHWS with pregnant/postpartum populations. The CHW will recruit participants from a clinic and assist them with care coordination and accessing community resources.
The standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, but hours may vary.
Job Duties
- 70% – Direct Service:
- Helps participants connect with resources in their area and assists with applications for eligible programs.
- Documents all activities, service plans, and results.
- Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines in regards to patient information.
- 15% – Recruitment & Consent:
- Recruits families from target clinic.
- Explains the study and assists families during the consenting process.
- 10% – Research Activities:
- Collects research data and enters the data into the research databases.
- Attends research meetings.
- 5% – Community Outreach:
- Develops relationships with community organizations and facilitates a warm hand off to families.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience in health/social services.
Position-Specific Requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
- Community Health Worker Certification.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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