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University of Kentucky
Community Health Worker
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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.
$46,882 / year median in Kentucky
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Job Title Community Health Worker Requisition Number RE55603 Working Title Department Name 40613:
CCTS Community Engagement/ATRN Core Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.61-24.99/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds,sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking. Shift The position will be hybrid-eligible (remote and in-person) and will have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work Job Summary Support Research That Improves Lives Across Kentucky The University of Kentucky is seeking an Community Health Worker to support the faculty and staff of our fast-paced research center within the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. This role sits at the intersection of research support, outreach, and customer service , helping connect researchers with participants and ensuring smooth operations across a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You'll play a key role in supporting research initiatives that advance healthcare outcomes and strengthen community engagement. What You'll Do Address community concerns through health promotion education interventions, navigation to health and social resources, prevention and screenings, research, and survivorship resources. Support the recruitment efforts of UK investigators, stakeholders and trainees. Make post-event follow-up calls for clients interested in preventative screenings, clinical trials, and survivorship and navigate to appropriate resources. Provides general assistance to CCTS researchers, trainees, clinicians and staff in the coordination of outreach activities. Collaborate with community members, community leaders, UKHC clinicians and researchers to co-develop outreach and education activities that reflect community-identified health priorities. Identify partners to expand CCTS reach to medically underserved populations in central Kentucky and beyond. What You'll Bring Ability to engage respectfully with individuals and all communities experiencing barriers to health care and access, knowledge of health disparities, initiative, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow protocols. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Planning and organization, Initiative, commitment to continuous skill development, and ability to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals from a variety of life experiences and perspectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend work. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum Requirements High School degree 1 year of related experience What's In It for
CCTS Community Engagement/ATRN Core Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.61-24.99/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds,sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking. Shift The position will be hybrid-eligible (remote and in-person) and will have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work Job Summary Support Research That Improves Lives Across Kentucky The University of Kentucky is seeking an Community Health Worker to support the faculty and staff of our fast-paced research center within the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. This role sits at the intersection of research support, outreach, and customer service , helping connect researchers with participants and ensuring smooth operations across a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You'll play a key role in supporting research initiatives that advance healthcare outcomes and strengthen community engagement. What You'll Do Address community concerns through health promotion education interventions, navigation to health and social resources, prevention and screenings, research, and survivorship resources. Support the recruitment efforts of UK investigators, stakeholders and trainees. Make post-event follow-up calls for clients interested in preventative screenings, clinical trials, and survivorship and navigate to appropriate resources. Provides general assistance to CCTS researchers, trainees, clinicians and staff in the coordination of outreach activities. Collaborate with community members, community leaders, UKHC clinicians and researchers to co-develop outreach and education activities that reflect community-identified health priorities. Identify partners to expand CCTS reach to medically underserved populations in central Kentucky and beyond. What You'll Bring Ability to engage respectfully with individuals and all communities experiencing barriers to health care and access, knowledge of health disparities, initiative, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow protocols. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Planning and organization, Initiative, commitment to continuous skill development, and ability to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals from a variety of life experiences and perspectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend work. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum Requirements High School degree 1 year of related experience What's In It for