Community Health Worker

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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