Community Health Worker

Temple University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a Community Health Worker under the PHA CARES program to support Bartram Village residents, conducting intake, assessments, and monthly health-education workshops, with occasional home visits and data entry.

The role is grant-funded with a hybrid on-campus/remote schedule; requires a high school diploma, 1 year of relevant experience, and CHW training; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake and assessments for residents.
• Plan and conduct health education workshops monthly (virtual or in-person).
• May perform home visits and make phone contact with residents.
• Maintain data and contribute to quarterly reports on outcomes.
• Promote positive behavior change and highlight importance of addressing health issues.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Knowledge of community resources

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combo of education and experience

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Google apps

Job description

Temple University's Center for Community Partnerships is searching for a Community Health Worker!

Benefits

• 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 TUITION FREE
• A 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 PHA CARES 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.

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