Community Health Worker

Company: OneWorld Community Health Centers Inc
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Be Inspired By the Work You DoIf you want to change the world, one patient at a time, we'd love you to consider joining our team.OneWorld Community Health Centers is a growing Omaha-based organization that employs over 500 people while still retaining a true family feel. Out of 1,400+ Community Health Centers nationwide, OneWorld ranks within the top 2% in terms of clinical outcomes. It takes all of us, with our various talents and positions, to achieve results like this. Our employees are united by a desire to help the community, and it shows.We are looking for a reliable Community Health Worker to join our team. The Community Health Worker works collaboratively with and under the direction of the Minority Health Outreach Program Manager to facilitate community outreach. The Community Health Work conducts door-to-door COVID vaccine outreach, which includes designing, developing, delivering educational material, hands-on learning techniques, and provide outreach education in regards to COVID, COVID vaccine, and prevention. They will also attend outreach vaccination clinics during days and must be available during weekend and evening hours to reach our community.This is a full time position located on our main campus (30th & L). The schedule will be 40 hours per week, with evening and weekend hours as needed.To ensure the safety of our patients, employees, and communities, OneWorld Community Health Centers is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective November 15th, 2021. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.QUALIFICATIONS- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.- Bilingual in Spanish and English.- Documented training as a community health worker or experience in community health promotion and outreach preferred.- Knowledge of cultural and health issues affecting the program participants, preferred.- The ability to travel to remote worksites: a valid driver's license; insurance and a driving record that meets organizational requirements.- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups, required.OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer

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