Job Information
Vecinos, Inc. Community Health Worker I in Cullowhee, North Carolina
Organization:
Vecinos, Inc.
Address:
3971 Little Savannah Rd, 173 HHS, WCU Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone:
(828) 293-2274
Website:
www.vecinos.org
Position:
Community Health Worker I
Location:
Cullowhee, NC
Compensation:
$12-17 per hour
Benefits:
Insurance, Retirement, Vacation
Classification:
Non-exempt, permanent, full-time
Organization Description:
Vecinos is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Free Clinic that provides bilingual integrated primary and mental health care, mobile clinic services, health education, and case management to uninsured, low-income adults in the far-western NC counties. We offer a positive, supportive, and team-oriented atmosphere. We work in a non-traditional environment with limited resources. Schedules and hours vary throughout the year.
Purpose:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) I enhances the quality of patients healthcare by providing supportive services. The CHW I has a focus on, and advanced knowledge of, Latino identity, language, and cultural expectations of healthcare systems.
Responsibilities
Complete initial health assessments and patient registrations
Complete data entry within grant database and electronic health record
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