Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

PIMA COUNCIL ON AGING INC - 3.4

Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $19 - $22 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Aging issues counseling Alzheimer's care Health screenings Conducting community outreach projects Dementia care Record keeping Spanish Bachelor's degree in social work Regulatory compliance Zoom English Mid-level State healthcare regulations Communication platforms High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Microsoft Teams Productivity software Social Work Workshop facilitation Patient referrals Care coordination Technical Proficiency Health education and counseling Community resource coordination

Full Job Description Community Health Worker Purpose:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports older adults, and caregivers with an emphasis on serving those living with dementia and their caregivers, through providing outreach, education, resource navigation, and care coordination.

Reports To:

Healthy Aging Manager Category:

Full-time, non-exempt

Compensation:

Dependent upon relevant education, experience, and preferred qualifications.

Schedule, Post of Duty, & Travel Requirements:

37.5 hours weekly, primarily Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This position is based at the Katie Building (600 South Country Club Road, Tucson

AZ 85716

). Some remote work may be available. Some travel is required between community partner locations and PCOA office.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct community-based Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) screenings using the validated AD8 dementia screening tool. Deliver dementia education, risk reduction information, and early detection awareness to individuals, caregivers, and community members. Provide information, resources, and referrals to community members for both Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) programs and services as well as external community resources to support client needs and goals. Facilitate dementia specific training at community locations. Provides coordination and support of ongoing dementia programs including but not limited to caregiving support and Memory Cafés. Support family caregivers with practical strategies to manage dementia-related behaviors. Prepares and maintains records accurately and in a timely manner, according to funding and program guidelines. Provides equitable and inclusive services, empathy, compassion, and respect for diverse individuals. Represents PCOA in community coalitions, collaborations, and committees.

Essential Functions:

Facilitate workshops, group education sessions, and community-based training in English and Spanish. Utilizes technical expertise to complete all assigned tasks with an emphasis on quality and timeliness. Works independently and collaboratively with others with minimal supervision. Perform tasks at a proficient level and handle more difficult, complex, or irregular tasks. Ensures that work adheres to local, state, and federal governmental regulations, and other applicable rules and requirements. Use virtual collaboration platforms to perform work as necessary (e.g. Zoom or Teams).

Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education and experience related to the position may be considered. High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred in Community Outreach, Healthcare, Social Work, or related field. Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to easily transition between both languages.

Additional Qualifications:

Past experience in community engagement and outreach preferred. Must have reliable transportation. Must successfully obtain and maintain AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance and Central Registry background clearance. Complete Community Health Worker core competency training Complete 480 supervised clinical hours for CHW Certification (coordination of certification process available).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of electronic record keeping processes. Knowledge of local, regional, and national resources for older adults and their caregivers. Knowledge of the aging process, issues, and health problems associated with aging and disabilities, specifically with dementia. Skill in using Microsoft Office suite and virtual collaboration platforms. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Pima Council on Aging and its family of non-profit companies. Ability to effectively communicate with, receive information from, and convey information to others. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. Ability to manage time, organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to professionally represent the organization and work harmoniously with diverse populations including staff, clients, and providers.

Physical & Environmental Factors:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and occasionally climb or balance, squat, stoop, twist, turn, push, pull, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. Hearing requirements include the ability to listen and respond appropriately to conversations in person, virtually, and over phone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position occasionally works remotely and should be able to maintain a quiet, confidential space with appropriate internet connectivity to accomplish duties. This position works in an office environment with low noise levels due mostly to office equipment. This position frequently must lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.