Community Health Worker, Per Diem

Community Health Worker, Per Diem – University of California Riverside

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Full/Part Time: 50% Part Time

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Salary: $45,700 - $60,800

The Community Health Worker (CHW), per diem, will be responsible for identifying and determining social service needs for individuals in the community by conducting social determinants of health assessment within their scope through outreach and engagement activities. The CHW will assess health risks and identify gaps in Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) that create barriers and affect well-being. Under the general supervision of the Center for Healthy Communities leadership, the CHW supports community members in improving their health through outreach, engagement, follow‑ups held over the phone and/or in the field.

In collaboration with individuals, the CHW takes ownership of SDoH goals and facilitates health, risk, and safety screenings, health education activities, and special events to promote health for community members and help individuals access social services.

There are 2 per diem vacancies. Appointment schedules may be pre‑scheduled or as needed day‑to‑day, or may be called off from a pre‑established schedule as determined by the University. Positions are grant‑funded appointments with end dates of 06/30/2024 and may be extended if funding is available. Pay rates range from $22.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on relevant experience. Applicants must have current work authorization;

we cannot sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship.

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Required continuing education in related field.
• Required completion of approved Community Health Worker program.
• Preferred.

• CHW State Certification when available (Preferred).

• 2 – 4 years of related experience (Required).

• Valid Driver's License (Preferred).
• Travel (Preferred).

• Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives.
• Working skills to produce and deliver programs.
• Good reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of delivering community educational programs.
• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of current community education programs and trends.
• Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the development and delivery of training programs.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.

• Effective communication skills to interact with various members of the community.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

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