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Cultural Community Health Worker (One World Pantry) - Language Access - UH Truman Medical Center (5
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What they do
A Community Health Worker works in the community to help individuals get medical care and access to health care resources. Promotes preventative care and health screenings; works with health care providers to improve community outreach.
$49,827 / year median in Missouri
+18% projected growth
Job Description
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply. Cultural Community Health Worker (One World Pantry)
- Language Access
- UH Truman Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:30a-5p) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Language Access UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 8:30AM
- 5:00PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description Cultural Community Health Worker ( CCHW ) Empower communities.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Cultural Community Health Worker ( CCHW ) to support and uplift Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ( BIPOC ) communities . As a trusted connector, you'll provide culturally responsive outreach, health education, and care navigation , while addressing social determinants of health and advocating for individual and community needs. You'll meet people where they are- in their homes, neighborhoods, hospitals, and community spaces
- to help reduce health disparities, increase access to services, and promote human rights and social justice.
What You'll Do:
+ Provide health education and connect individuals to resources + Provides assistance in the operation of the One World Pantry. This can include, but not limited to, driving to pick up products, unloading and storing food donations and deliveries, ensuring food pantry, office space, storage room, etc. are all clean and well organized and interacting with guests to the department, assessing for nutrition needs, healthcare needs, resource needs and available financial support for healthcare. + Help people apply for health benefits and access needed care + Serve as a trusted advocate for underserved communities + Collaborate with families and partners to address complex social needsMinimum Requirements:
+ High school diploma or GED + 1+ year CHW or related community experience + Comfortable visiting homes, hospitals, and community settings + Strong empathy, communication, and collaboration skills + Proficient in Microsoft Office + Bilingual (English/Spanish, Arabic, Somali, or Pashto) preferred- Why This Role Matte To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account