Community Health Worker , CHERISH

Description for Job

ICR
32537 Community Health Worker I, CHERISH
Epidemiology

Location:

New Orleans, LA
Summary The Community Health Worker I functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team that conducts participant and family support to help participants achieve good health practices around cardiovascular disease. Primary responsibilities include facilitation of health improvement, health promotion, health program development and support, disease prevention activities, and coordination with other partners within the community. The Community Health Worker I participates in community engagement and outreach activities.

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, electronic medical records (EMR), and various other software programs.
• Act as a health coach providing one‑on‑one education on cardiovascular diseases risk to encourage participants to achieve desired health behaviors.
• Assist participants with navigation of the health care system and processes.
• Facilitate referrals for appropriate health information and services as recommended by the provider and health plan.
• Speak with diverse populations about cardiovascular health risk in a sensitive and culturally competent manner.
• Advocate for participants to ensure health care program compliance.
• Provide participants with community resources as needed.
• Maintain data and files for participants own records, as well as program reporting.
• Fulfill other duties, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Knowledge of community resources and experience working with a variety of community-based organizations.
• Research and/or data collection experience.

This position is classified as "non-exempt, hourly" and is assigned to pay grade 22. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well‑being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

This position will close on the date it is filled.

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