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.
Community Health Worker Temple University•3.7 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $28,280•$40,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Personal service client interaction documentation Google Workspace Spreadsheets In-person customer service Zoom Video conferencing software Microsoft Teams Productivity software Video conferences (communication methods) Documentation Handling Video conferencing systems operation Full Job Description Temple University's Center for Community Partnerships is searching for a Community Health Worker! Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: A hybrid work schedule Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 12 Paid Holidays Tuition remission•eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree
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generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range:
$28,280•$40,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Position Summary The Community Health Worker under the
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program will provide CHW services primarily to original and new residents in Bartram Village, a Philadelphia Housing Authority development. The CHW will conduct intake and assessments, plan health education workshops virtually or in-person at least monthly, may be asked to do home visits and make phone contact, maintain data, and contribute to quarterly reports on outcomes. Interaction between the CHW and PHA residents is designed to promote positive behavior change, regular health monitoring, and stress the importance of addressing health issues for themselves and other family members. This Position is Grant Funded. Job Details This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting. Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable information background check. Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. Candidate must be a resident of Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Education and Experience Completion of a minimum of 75 hours of Community Health Worker Core Training. General Experience in a medical or health-related field and knowledge of medical terminology. Resident of PHA Bartram Village location. Required Skills and Abilities Strong computer-related skills using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Google applications. Excellent customer service Skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Knowledge of community resources. Keep documentation that aligns with services provided. This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement:
In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.
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