Job Information
Vecinos, Inc. Community Health Worker II in Cullowhee, North Carolina
Organization:
Vecinos, Inc.
Address:
3971 Little Savannah Rd, 173 HHS, WCU Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone:
(828) 293-2274
Website:
www.vecinos.org
Position:
Community Health Worker II
Location:
Cullowhee, NC
Compensation:
$15-20 per hour
Benefits:
Insurance, Retirement, Vacation
Classification:
Non-exempt, permanent, full-time
Organization Description:
Vecinos is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Free Clinic that provides bilingual integrated primary and mental health care, mobile clinic services, health education, and case management to uninsured, low-income adults in the far-western NC counties. We offer a positive, supportive, and team-oriented atmosphere. We work in a non-traditional environment with limited resources. Schedules and hours vary throughout the year.
Purpose:
The Community Health Worker II is an advanced Community Health Worker (CHW) with a focus on case management that enhances the quality of patients' lives, including patient navigation, promotion of cost effectiveness, and chronic disease management. The CHW II has advanced training in health education and community health worker certification with a focus on, and advanced knowledge of, Latino identity, language, and cultural expectations of healthcare systems. CHW II's may choose to pursue a specialty in a health education topic, administrative focus, or other area.
Job Responsibilities:
Health education