Career Opportunities: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (260005)

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school education or equivalent., At least one year of experience working with youth in community settings., Valid North Carolina driver's license with a good driving record., Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn data management programs..

Key responsibilities:

  • Implement evidence-based sexual and reproductive health education programs for adolescents.
  • Engage with youth in various community settings, including juvenile justice, foster care, and schools.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating youth engagement activities and resource education.
  • Maintain records of program activities and participate in community meetings.

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Job description

This Position is grant funded

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nations top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a worldclass academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Project located in Eastern North Carolina. Staff should reside in Eastern NC.

Staff may work remotely and must be willing to travel extensively in Eastern North Carolina within seven counties including: Craven, Edgecombe, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Nash, and Pitt. Valid NC driver’s license required. Some overnight travel required as well as evening and weekend work. Staff should have knowledge and experience working in communities served and a willingness to engage with various communities. Connections to communitybased organizations, schools, and other settings in Eastern NC is preferred.

Occupational Summary

Community Health Worker Eastern North Carolina Health Education for Adolescent Lives (ENCHEAL). Overall project goals are to: Improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes and promote positive youth development for adolescents, their families and communities through the replication of medically accurate and ageappropriate evidencebased teen pregnancy prevention programs (EBPs) and services.

Administer ENCHEAL activities within Eastern North Carolina. Including implementation of the ENCHEAL programming in various settings including juvenile justice, foster care, communitybased programs and schoolbased programs.

Applicants must be comfortable and enjoy engaging with youth in multiple settings including juvenile justice, foster care, communitybased programs and schoolbased programs. Applicants should have a commitment to medically accurate, age appropriate, culturally and linguistically responsive, and traumainformed sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents.

Work Performed

Assist in operational and programmatic activities with ENCHEAL team specifically assist with implementation of educational and youth empowerment activities to meet the projected needs for ENCHEAL project.

Participate in training to develop skills to facilitate various selected EvidenceBased Program (EBP) curricula to adolescents enrolled in the ENCHEAL program.

Implement selected Evidence Based Program (EBP) curricula to adolescents in various settings within the ENCHEAL program areas including: juvenile detention, foster care, communitybased programs and school based programs.

Educate ENCHEAL participants, families, and partners of available resources.

Assist ENCHEAL participants, families, and partners in obtaining support when necessary.

Act as a client advocate and support the development of problemsolving skills; provide instructions in basic health care procedures.

Attend various ENCHEAL meetings including but not limited to Community Advisory Council, partner agency meetings and other meetings, as necessary.

Maintain necessary tracking of implementation activities, attendance, and fidelity to proposed curricula.

Adept using social media platforms to promote ENCHEAL and Duke Teen Health Club.

Assist with program coordination activities including but not limited to planning implementation of EBPs; planning youth, parent and community engagement activities; and assessing supportive adolescent and community services.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described here in. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

EducationTraining:

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.


Experience:

Work requires one year of experience working with youth in communitybased or other settings.

Valid North Carolina drivers license with a good driving record is required.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION ANDOR EXPERIENCE


Skills:

Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and capability to learn new data management programs.

Strong instructional and training skills preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.

Ability to be culturally and linguistically appropriate.


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $24.57. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidates work experience, educationtraining, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of familyfriendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https:hr.duke.edubenefits

Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical andor mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical andor mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical andor mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Experience

Industry :
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Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Training And Development
  • Communication
  • Intercultural Competence
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

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