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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Community Health Worker in Austin, Texas
include connecting patients with unmet needs to social and medical resources and collecting data for health assessments.PurposeWork with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to help patients achieve improved health practices and increase health literacy to improve overall health outcomes. This role includes providing guidance and health assistance, coordinating service referrals, and delivering basic chronic health condition education. Additionally, it involves cultural mediation, offering social support, patient advocacy, and conducting outreach and community assessments. Providing community-based appropriate health education and care coordination is essential.ResponsibilitiesService Coordination, Navigation and Direct Service Skills: Connect patients to resources as needed, but not limited to medical homes and social services. Assist with follow-up appointments and care coordination. Organize and collaborate with strategic partners.Education and Facilitation Skills: Use learner-centered teaching to provide one-on-one and or small group health education and encourage patients to adopt positive lifestyle changes. Schedule and or deliver health education classes in designated communities.Individual and Community Assessment Skills; Outreach, Evaluation and Research Skills: Provide assessment and documentation of patients health-related social needs and assets; participate in family and community assessments. Coordinate with team members across various project requirements. Assist with developing and implement assessment tools for project longevity and maximum positive patient outcomes.Communication and Organizing Skills: In coordination with community partners, serve as liaison between Dell Medical School and other community partners. Utilize written and verbal communication, and assist with building a foundation for long term solutions.Other related duties as assigned.
