Community Health Worker (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)
Community Health Worker (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)
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Job Description
SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) the community health and social service systems. This position will be responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners in alignment with the districts existing SEL PBIS and MTSS frameworks to increase community member awareness self-sufficiency and access to services and other resources among diverse populations with an emphasis in substance abuse/misuse prevention and intervention. The Community Health Worker improves the quality and cultural competence of service delivery and is a key program component in the dissemination of education and resources to the students and families of the TUSD community. This position will provide referrals or work with approved outside community agencies to provide information to students and families.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
1 year experience participating in community groups and involvement with community resources or services
1 year experience working with multi-cultural populations of children and youth.
Knowledge experience or involvement with community resources or services
Knowledge and ability to use word processing database and spreadsheet programs.
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
Valid Drivers license (Arizona Drivers Licenserequiredwithin 30 days of hire)
MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers License as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
Availability to work flex hours as needed including evenings and weekends.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3 years experience participating in community groups and involvement with community resources or services.
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed practices
Peer Mentor Training
Substance Misuse and Abuse Programs Knowledge Experience or Training
Experience working in school settings.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization
Completion of required core competency training during business hours within one year of hire date.
Must hold a current Drivers license andpersonal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state-required minimum for car insuranceas described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
COMMENTS
Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location:Social & Emotional Learning- Broadway & Park Area
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1.0 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.
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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability race color religion/religious beliefs sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or national origin.
Employment Type
Full-Time
