Job Information
University of Kentucky Community Health Worker in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Community Health Worker |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE47498 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7H060:RURAL KENTUCKY HEALTH CARE |
| Work Location | Pikeville, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Job related travel. Occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs, sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, and/or repetitive motion. |
| Shift | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hrs/wk). |
| Job Summary | This position is located off-campus in Pikeville, Kentucky and will serve both Pike County and Floyd County. The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health is currently hiring a Community Health Worker (CHW) to be part of the Kentucky Homeplace program. This initiative has received state funding until June 30, 2026, and may be extended beyond that date. The CHW will serve as a client advocate and liaison, and play a significant role in research by recruiting specific clients for research projects and working with them throughout the study. The CHW provides care coordination to assist patients in reaching a healthier lifestyle while managing their chronic disease states. This position has one-on-one interaction with patients in order to provide services to at-risk clients and families. The CHW will assess patient needs for health coverage, self-management health education, make referral recommendations and assist in accessing services as appropriate. In addition, this position will advocate on behalf of the patients and/or families to health and human service providers and agencies as well as complete home visits as needed. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered) |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Basic computer skills, attention to detail, knowledge of county resources; Ability to travel for work (i.e. meetings, conferences, home visits) on a regular basis. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | One or more years experience enrolling participants into a health plan or any kind of research projects. Valid driver’s license preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/03/2024 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Are you aware that this position is located in Pike County?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever worked at a job that provided home visiting services?
- Yes
- No
- Describe any paid employment experience that you have which would be relevant to this position.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe your knowledge of resources that are available to under-insured and non-insured residents of service counties.
(Open Ended Question)
- Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/pABjeJh5a2W6kuPGgcddrM
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