Job Description

Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will receive training to work with a local food assistance program to provide a behavioral family intervention in a federally-funded behavioral research study. The study is focused on developing and implementing an intervention for families of children (ages 10-15 years) with type 1 diabetes who have food insecurity. The Community Health Worker will deliver the intervention. Training will be provided in intervention delivery.

Job Duties

• Conducts behavioral intervention services, targeting families of children with food insecurity.
• Refers and links families to a food assistance program.
• Documents each patient served, documents progress, and maintains data collection logs and form.
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Maintains a professional disposition while working with a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Completes accurately, and in a timely manner, all-necessary forms, case notes, and reports, and submits such documentation to his or her supervisor within designated timelines.
• Participates actively in regular supervisory and team meetings, training sessions, conferences, seminars and independent study. Participates in program and operational planning.
• Follows-up with clients regarding appointments, care plans, and health goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience in health/social services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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