Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Community Health Worker I

Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

Assist in, coordinate, and implement community based outreach initiatives, services, and programs that contribute to health equity for migrant workers and their family members within assigned region. Improve quality of life at an individual, household and population level by serving as a liaison, cultural broker, educator, advocate, navigator, and interpreter between individuals and community-based organizations to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve service delivery. Coordinate clinical outreach efforts and collaborate with local health and social service organizations to assist them in enhancing services and addressing systemic barriers to health and social services.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in a social sciences or humanities and one year of related experience.

Applicant must be bilingual in English and Spanish and possess a strong understanding of the community to be served either because of prior work, relationship in/to the community and/or other life experience. Cultural agility required.

Ability to effectively and independently plan, organize, and coordinate access to health services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to work and empathize with diverse audiences.

Skills to cope with stresses associated with illnesses, disability, crisis, and at times death as work occurs directly and on a regular basis with persons who are or may become ill.

Ability to use judgment in prioritizing and responding to competing work demands.

Proficient computer, multimedia, and social media skills are essential.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with im/migrant families and/or disadvantaged populations.

Professional or personal familiarity with navigating health care access in Vermont.

Anticipated Pay Range $46,000 to $52,000 at full-time (1.0 FTE)

Other Information

Within year of hire must successfully complete required medical interpretation training.

This position currently has funding through June 2025. The position may possibly be extended but is contingent upon funding.

This position is being hired at a 1.0 FTE , which is the equivalent of 37.5 hours of work per week; however, a .80 FTE (30 hour per week) schedule would be considered. If reduced schedule occurs, this position may be non-exempt (rather than exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule which at times will include evenings and weekends. This position is expected to work out of the Middlebury Extension Field Office. Employees may have the option to split work time between the Extension Field Office, but field work will be required.

Special Conditions Position located in different city, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 07/08/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Outreach Professional

Posting Number S5157PO

Department Ext - Migrant Hlth & Education/50041

Position Number 00027129

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

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