Community Health Worker I

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22-$24

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND :

The Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and environmental justice by empowering Central Californiacommunities through services, research, advocacy, and data-driven solutions to reduce the burden of asthma.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Comprehensive Asthma Remediation and Education Services (CARES) Regional Manager, the CHW I will work with health plans, healthcare providers and other CCAC contracted entities, to implement CCACs CARES and other related health supportive programs and projects, which includes but may not be limited to, various survey tools and data collection, home environment assessments, care coordination and asthma education.

CARES is a multi-commitment intervention aimed at reducing asthma triggers in the home, ensuring access to and proper use of, asthma medications both at home and school and facilitating regular visits. The CHW I is an integral part of the CCAC team working toward achieving health equity in the San Joaquin Valley.

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct CARES follow up visits including patient health, home environmental, needs, and other assessment tools, and asthma education.
• Track and schedule follow-up appointments with clients. Maintain confidential records containing client information.
• Assist clients in developing a plan of action to address asthma triggers prioritized in the home environmental remediation recommendations.
• Work with CARES Regional Manager and CHW II to recommend and coordinate interventions and referrals, reporting back on their success.
• In a timely manner, document assessment and client information using appropriate report forms and / or electronic CARES Electronic Health Records System in accordance with office standards and regulations.
• Bridge community, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic and educational barriers to encourage self-care and participation in the program.
• Attend on-going CARES in-service trainings.
• Conduct various surveys and other interventional activity as needed.
• Perform all other CCAC duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Writes clearly; varies writing style to meet needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information; strong editing skills.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports staffs efforts to succeed.

Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

TRAVEL :

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

WORK SCHEDULE : 9 day / 80 hour schedule. Some Evenings and Saturdays.

DRIVING AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Must possess a valid CADL and applicable CA mandated auto insurance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Lift up to 20 (twenty) pounds.

AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISORY CAPACITY : In limited situations, may supervise volunteers and / or interns.

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE INFORMATION : Must maintain confidentiality of personal client and staff information exposed to when working in files and preparing reports.