Community Health Advocate

7 days ago

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Tulsa Health Department Full time
Job Title: Community Health Worker

Join the Tulsa Health Department team as a Community Health Worker and play a vital role in improving health outcomes for the Hispanic/Latino community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and bilingual individual to work with our team to provide community health-related support to Tulsa County residents. As a Community Health Worker, you will target health behaviors focused on the prevention of Covid-19, tobacco use, alcohol use, safe sex practices, healthy eating, exercise, and other chronic diseases.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Facilitate the enrollment and retention of THD clients in preventive services by providing follow-up to in-person and phone call requests in a timely manner and making home visits to at-risk areas of the Hispanic/Latino community.
  2. Screen potential clients for basic needs to identify which THD services and community services would best meet their needs.
  3. Keep client and worker activity tracking data and enter client contact information into the community health worker database as assigned, including written monthly report-outs to document work with clients and in the field.
  4. Participate in community events on a regular basis that target the Hispanic/Latino community and support other team members regarding community events.
  5. Provide brief individualized educational messages to clients regarding the promotion of health and prevention services to reduce chronic diseases among the Hispanic/Latino Community.
  6. Participate in projects focused on eliminating health disparities in the Hispanic/Latino Community, such as the CHIP and other community initiatives. Collaborate on strategies to improve health outcomes in the Hispanic/Latino Community.
  7. Meet regularly with the Health Equity Manager and other team members to share information regarding client cases and to support community initiatives.
  8. Complete required orientation and ongoing training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
  9. Other duties as assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or bachelor's work preferred in human services or related fields.
  • Previous experience (at least 1 year) with recruiting and engaging with clients in a community agency or public setting and/or customer services delivery preferred. Must have significant experience working with the Hispanic/Latino Community.
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish.
  • Knowledge of community resources, targeted population, and geographical area at highest risk for targeted health behaviors.
  • Skills in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, and in understanding and carrying out instructions.
  • Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Basic knowledge of the social determinants of health and how they relate to poor health outcomes in specific areas.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
Working Conditions:

Conditions include those found working in an office environment. Additionally, various settings including clients' homes, conduct interviews, and attend offsite community meetings in public areas. Must feel comfortable doing community outreach and working with clients in diverse socioeconomic communities.

Benefits:

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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