- Performs outreach in the community to inform community members, in culturally relevant language, about research opportunities available at the University.
- Enrolls interested people in research, conducts health intake and assists in linking participants with other studies throughout the University.
- Refers community members to available resources, from medical and social services to opportunities offered.
- Arranges language translation or interpretation services as needed.
- Assists in arranging transportation to facilitate study enrollment.
- Provides follow-up with participants by phone regarding study enrollment and satisfaction.
- Contacts study coordinators to provide referrals and track participant enrollment.
- Assists in building partnerships with community agencies.
- Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.
- Interactive communication skills with ability to work with physicians, coordinators and patients.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Able to complete paperwork in timely manner with excellent accuracy.
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- REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/
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- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Community Health Worker - Saint Louis, United States - Washington University in St. Louis
Description
Scheduled Hours40
Position Summary
This individual will serve a valuable role within the Division of Gynecologic Oncology by assisting patients with their unmet social needs in order to prioritize their cancer care.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional clinical service to prevent and treat gynecologic cancers with equity, thereby improving lives through research, advocacy, and education.
The community health worker will work directly with underserved individuals and their families, engaging in community outreach, providing navigation around the hospital and Siteman Cancer Center, and lending support to patients as they learn about clinical trials.
Time will be split between two outpatient clinics within the Center for Outpatient Healthone that focuses on cervical cancer prevention, and the other that serves individuals who are at risk or have a gynecologic cancer.
The individual will also split time with Radiation Oncology.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
REGISTRATION:
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Attainment of the Community Health Worker Certificate is required within six months of hire.Grade
C06-H
Salary Range
$ $24.66 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.
Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.
The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks.
All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St.
Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.
It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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