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).