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Job Description Summary

In support of the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Diabetes joint high risk pregnancy clinic at MUSC, embark on a rewarding journey as a Community Health Worker (CHW), a pivotal role designed to bridge the gap between healthcare services and the community. This position is about becoming a trusted advisor and advocate for health within the community. By fostering strong relationships and leveraging strategic community partnerships, CHWs play a critical role in improving population health, ensuring that every individual has the support and resources they need to thrive.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000967 COM DOM Endocrinology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

20% - Build Community Relationships: Actively engage with community members to establish trust and understanding. Serve as the link between healthcare services and community needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and support.

20% - Community Engagement: Demonstrated experience in building relationships and engaging with diverse communities. Ability to connect with individuals from various backgrounds and understand their unique health needs. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to individuals and groups. Competency in active listening and empathy to support and advocate for community members. Ability to identify challenges and barriers to health and wellbeing within the community and develop creative solutions to address them. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage a caseload of individuals and families.

15% - Home and Community Visits: Conduct regular visits to individuals in their homes and community settings to provide guidance, health education, and support in navigating the healthcare system. Promote health management practices including adherence to treatment plans, medication compliance, and the importance of regular screenings and appointments.

15% - Health Advocacy: Advocate for the health needs of community members by identifying and connecting them with relevant resources and services. Provide education on health conditions and prevention strategies, empowering individuals to take control of their health.

15% - Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison between the community and healthcare providers. Facilitate communication and coordination of care, ensuring that individual health needs are addressed. Share insights and feedback from the community with healthcare teams to improve service delivery.

15% - Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with healthcare providers, social services, and other community resources to coordinate comprehensive care and support for individuals and families. Participate in team meetings and collaborative projects to enhance the effectiveness of community health initiatives.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum one year of clinical leadership experience in obstetrics and gynecology or endocrinology/diabetes strongly suggested.

• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

• Computer literacy.

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Possess good grip strength. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 35 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 35 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 75 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull patients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs, etc., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work rotating shifts.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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