ABOUT US

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Health Worker 1 provides health services in needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation, and diversity education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

• Assists clients in accessing services and increasing health knowledge and self-sustainment. Learns to use tools and services like outreach, patient navigation, and community health education. Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services in the community and the Organization.
• Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans.
• Conducts culturally appropriate skills-building self-management education sessions on various topics for groups and individuals. Builds knowledge of the community’s ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, and life experiences.
• Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Obtains basic vital signs, measures height and weight, conducts point of care testing.
• Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing concurred upon documentation standards.