Baylor Scott & White Clinic Bryan |2612 West Villa Maria Road, Bryan, 77807

　　Day Shifts available Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, 8:30am -5:00pm or 8:00am-5pm, no weekends, off on holidays

　　Newly CHW credentialed Community Health Workers or Community Health Workers In Training will receive a very thorough orientation with a credentialed CHW preceptor.

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　The Community Health In Training delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

　　Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency while also learning how to best utilize available tools and services (e.g., outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, community health education and information, informal counseling, etc.) in order to effectively serve our clients. Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the Organization.

　　Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans.

　　Conducts culturally appropriate skills building self-management education sessions on different topics for groups and individuals. Builds understanding of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status and life experiences of the community served.

　　Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.

　　Obtains basic vital signs, measures height and weight, conducts point of care testing.

　　Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.

　　Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing agreed upon documentation standards.

　　KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

　　Knowledge of the community to be served.

　　Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

　　Strong interpersonal skills that encourage relationship building with a diverse group.

　　Requires the capacity building and advocacy skills.

　　Teaching skills preferred.

　　Good organizational skills.

　　Skilled in the use of computers and related software applications.

　　Ability to administer evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.

　　Ability to conduct needs assessments, develop patient plans, conduct and navigate patient to appropriate interventions.

　　BENEFITS

　　Our competitive benefits package includes the following

　　Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

　　401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　PTO accrual beginning Day 1

　　Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

　　EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

　　CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

　　Community Health Worker (CHW): Certified Community Health Worker from Texas Dept of State Health Services required within one year of hire.As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.