Hybrid Community Health Worker – West Kansas

Kumc; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Hybrid position

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a Community Health Worker for the West Kansas Region in Family Medicine. The role covers outreach, navigation, and connecting residents with Thrive resources, traveling within counties such as Finney, Ford, Grant, and Seward.

The CHW will collaborate with primary care teams, receive supervisor guidance, and help identify care gaps while promoting self-sufficiency in navigating health and social services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified in KS as a CHW or willing to take Core Curriculum training within 6 months.
• Complete ECHOS Database internal training within 3 months of employment.
• Experience with diverse populations in community settings, including mental health contexts.

Responsibilities

• Engage community organizations to build referral networks for SDOH needs.
• Participate in clinic meetings to sustain Thrive engagement and address health inequities.
• Attend CHW team meetings to discuss Thrive strategies and action items.
• Coordinate with CHW leadership and complete ongoing admin tasks; maintain records.
• Maintain and review inventory of community resources and programs.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or higher degree in a health or related field

Tools

ECHOS Database

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a Community Health Worker for the West Kansas Region in Family Medicine. The role covers outreach, navigation, and connecting residents with Thrive resources, traveling within counties such as Finney, Ford, Grant, and Seward.

The CHW will collaborate with primary care teams, receive supervisor guidance, and help identify care gaps while promoting self-sufficiency in navigating health and social services.