Community Health Worker

Role Overview

• Assist in operational and programmatic activities with ENC-HEAL team specifically assist with implementation of educational and youth empowerment activities to meet the projected needs for ENC-HEAL project.
• Participate in training to develop skills to facilitate various selected Evidence-Based Program (EBP) curricula to adolescents enrolled in the ENC-HEAL program.
• Implement selected Evidence Based Program (EBP) curricula to adolescents in various settings within the ENC-HEAL program areas including juvenile detention, foster care, community-based programs and school
• based programs.
• Educate ENC-HEAL participants, families, and partners of available resources.
• Assist ENC-HEAL participants, families, and partners in obtaining support when necessary.
• Act as a client advocate and support the development of problem-solving skills; provide instructions in basic health care procedures.
• Attend various ENC-HEAL meetings including but not limited to Community Advisory Council, partner agency meetings and other meetings, as necessary.
• Maintain necessary tracking of implementation activities, attendance, and fidelity to proposed curricula.
• Adept using social media platforms to promote ENC-HEAL and Duke Teen Health Club.
• Assist with program coordination activities including but not limited to planning implementation of EBPs; planning youth, parent and community engagement activities; and assessing supportive adolescent and community services.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described here in.

Requirements

• Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.
• Work requires one year of experience working with youth in community-based or other settings.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and capability to learn new data management programs.
• Strong instructional and training skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Benefits

• health insurance plans
• generous paid time off
• retirement programs with employer contributions
• tuition assistance for employees and their children