Job Description
Summary
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will receive training to work with a local food assistance program to provide a behavioral family intervention in a federally-funded behavioral research study. The study is focused on developing and implementing an intervention for families of children (ages 10-15 years) with type 1 diabetes who have food insecurity. The Community Health Worker will deliver the intervention. Training will be provided in intervention delivery.
Job Duties
- Conducts behavioral intervention services, targeting families of children with food insecurity.
- Refers and links families to a food assistance program.
- Documents each patient served, documents progress, and maintains data collection logs and form.
- Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
- Maintains a professional disposition while working with a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Completes accurately, and in a timely manner, all-necessary forms, case notes, and reports, and submits such documentation to his or her supervisor within designated timelines.
- Participates actively in regular supervisory and team meetings, training sessions, conferences, seminars and independent study. Participates in program and operational planning.
- Follows-up with clients regarding appointments, care plans, and health goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- High Schooldiploma or GED.
- Two years of relevantexperience in health/social services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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