Community Health Worker – Early Childhood Center at Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Lebanon, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Health, Early Childhood Programs, Child Development, Communication, Healthcare Organizations, Project Organization, Family Education, Social Determinants of Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description About Jordan Valley Community Health Center: Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. Job Summary: The Early Childhood Community Health Worker serves in the classroom as a teacher assistant to meet the needs of families of the program and assist the teacher to implement an excellent early childhood kindergarten preparatory program. The Early Childhood Community Health Worker will work to build relationships with families and children to provide access to the health center. Through that relationship, the CHW will serve as a liaison between families and resources. As an Early Childhood Community Health Worker, the goal is to facilitate access to care, improve quality of life and address the effects of social determinants of health in addition to assisting in the educational development of each child. Key Responsibilities: Implement and assist with daily lesson plans. Maintain daily class schedule. Ensure daily communication is maintained with parents through communication logs, calendars, newsletters, office notes. Daily connection with students Daily communication with on site manager Daily record keeping Daily maintenance of classrooms Attend staff meetings and ongoing trainings. Assist in and attend program events. Works directly with on site manager to identify needs and developmental goals for each student. Submits needs to manager as necessary. Works directly with on site manager to implement family education and support. Work to build the overall development of the child through engaging instruction and interaction using the resources provided. Work with families to assist in meeting the needs in the area of medical, dental and social through monthly meetings and events. All other duties as assigned. Benefits Overview: Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc. Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses. Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network. Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment. Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention. Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife. Pay on demand available. Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year. Health Requirements: All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Requirements Required Qualifications: Valid Driver’s License. Pediatric First-Aid, CPR and AED certification required within 90 days of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree. 1-year clinical experience or Community Health field. Trained in and/or experience in: Community Health Worker field Early Childhood programs Preschool or daycare programs Communications Healthcare Organizations and resources Lifestyle choices Child development Project/event organization Cultural beliefs and healthcare Legal and ethical considerations

Responsibilities

The Early Childhood Community Health Worker assists the teacher in implementing lesson plans and maintaining communication with families. They also work to build relationships with families to facilitate access to healthcare resources.