Community Health Worker I (Craighead CO.)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Join the Arkansas Center for Women & Infant Health in an impactful role as a Community Health Worker (CHW)! This position is central to improving health outcomes for women, infants, and families across Arkansas. As a CHW, you will be on the front lines of addressing health disparities, empowering communities, and delivering education and resources tailored to the unique needs of diverse populations.
Job description
As a CHW, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with local organizations, and play a pivotal role in creating culturally relevant, community-driven solutions. Whether you're engaging with hard-to-reach populations, delivering group education, or shaping public health responses, your work will directly contribute to healthier communities and stronger families.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Program Director to ensure that the program meets or exceeds all accreditation requirements.
- Outreach & Recruitment: Conducts outreach to individuals, communities, service providers, and groups.
- Identifies and recruits individuals, families, and community groups to services and systems.
- Educates health and social service systems and providers about community perspectives and cultural norms.
- Facilitates cross-cultural communication among individuals, communities, and health/social service system workers.
- Responsible for the translation and cultural adaptions of resources and educational materials.
- Care Coordination: Coordinates care, provides case management support and assists individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems.
- Community Coordination: Participates in design, implementation, and interpretation of community-level assessments (e.g. windshield survey of community assets and challenges, community asset mapping).
- Presents at local agencies and community events to share information and educate individuals and communities about health and social service concerns and resources.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two (2) years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, and/or administration
- Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment
- Reliable transportation, a working cell phone, and internet access are essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in community outreach, public health, or related fields
- Ability to mentor and supervise team members (CHW III)
- Proficiency in case management and group education
- Knowledge of health disparities and culturally appropriate outreach strategies
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Applicants must live, have strong connections in, and be willing to commute daily to Craighead County
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.