Community Health Worker Cancer Center Community Support
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 25
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Performs community outreach providing information on University studies and enrolling patients when appropriate. Also provides referrals to services in community. Weekend Work is required.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs outreach in the community to inform community members in culturally relevant language about research opportunities available at the University.
Assist with community screening activities with the community outreach team.
Enrolls interested people in research conducts health intake and assists in linking participants with other studies throughout the University.
Refers community members to available resources from medical and social services to opportunities offered.
Arranges language translation or interpretation services as needed.
Assists in arranging transportation to facilitate study enrollment.
Provides follow-up with participants by phone regarding study enrollment and satisfaction.
Contacts study coordinators to provide referrals and track participant enrollment.
Assists in building partnerships with community agencies.
Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.
Working Conditions:
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Deadline Management Detail-Oriented Interactive Communication Interpersonal Communication Outstanding Organizational AbilitiesGrade
C06-HSalary Range
$17.34 - $25.40 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
