Certified Community Health Worker -Southwestern Health Resources
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EducationH.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Associate's Degree PrefExperience1 Year Community Health Worker Experience Req or
1 Year Health Care Coordinator Experience ReqLicenses and CertificationsOther Certification of Certified Community Health Worker by the State of Texas DSHS Required within 12 months of hire 12 Months ReqSkills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exhibits excellent communication skills to the patients, staff, providers, and visitors should be the guiding principles
Proficient in medical terminology and an understanding of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, and hypertension. Able to promote the principles of good basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
Basic computer skills are also necessary for this position
Interpersonal skills ?�� ability to display a caring demeanor towards others.
Teamwork - Work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment
Ability to safely drive an automobile
Intense Curiosity - Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies and procedures associated with the department or program area, procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations
Advocacy skills.
Teaching and Capacity-building skills.SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsWorking Indoors 67% or morePhysical DemandsSedentaryTravel RequirementsLocal 40% CCHW is expected to make home or community visits in order to engage their clients and/or their caregivers or support system.
Associate's Degree PrefExperience1 Year Community Health Worker Experience Req or
1 Year Health Care Coordinator Experience ReqLicenses and CertificationsOther Certification of Certified Community Health Worker by the State of Texas DSHS Required within 12 months of hire 12 Months ReqSkills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exhibits excellent communication skills to the patients, staff, providers, and visitors should be the guiding principles
Proficient in medical terminology and an understanding of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, and hypertension. Able to promote the principles of good basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
Basic computer skills are also necessary for this position
Interpersonal skills ?�� ability to display a caring demeanor towards others.
Teamwork - Work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment
Ability to safely drive an automobile
Intense Curiosity - Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies and procedures associated with the department or program area, procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations
Advocacy skills.
Teaching and Capacity-building skills.SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsWorking Indoors 67% or morePhysical DemandsSedentaryTravel RequirementsLocal 40% CCHW is expected to make home or community visits in order to engage their clients and/or their caregivers or support system.