Community Health Worker

Job Title
Community Health Worker


Requisition Number
RE48579


Working Title

Department Name
40833:CCTS Clinical Research Dev & Ops Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

HS



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds,sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking.



Shift

The position will be hybrid-eligible (remote and in-person) and will have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work



Job Summary

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is seeking a highly motivated, professional Community Health Worker (CHW) to contribute to the variety of perspectives and excellence of our department and to assist the faculty and staff of our fast-paced research center. The CCTS supports campus research professionals to ensure they are able to meet their research goals and ultimately improve the health of our communities and populations. Our vision is to foster a community that guides and transforms our approaches to healthcare, education, research and community partnerships. We believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that arise from bringing together different perspectives and ensuring fairness are essential to our mission of eliminating health disparities within the community.



Since its inception in 2006, the CCTS has invested millions of dollars into research funding and trainee support at the University of Kentucky through its commitment to funding innovative, early stage translational research. The CCTS’s vision is to catalyze clinical and translational discoveries through an integrated and transformative research environment targeting improved health, with emphasis on underserved populations in Kentucky. In support of that vision, this individual will work within the community, the University of Kentucky (KY) and UK Healthcare to support activities that improve health outcomes among diverse communities in the central Kentucky region and beyond. The individual will support the research, translation science, health promotion and community outreach initiatives of UK researchers and clinicians, especially outreach to health disparate populations, such as populations of color and rural communities.



Responsibilities for this position include establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with community members, community organizations such as churches, non-profits, UK healthcare, research and social services agencies across KY ultimately serving as a bridge between community members and UK. The ideal candidate will have deep community social connections with populations experiencing health disparities in central Kentucky and experience working with diverse communities to address unmet social needs and/or promote health education through volunteerism, service organizations or community outreach. The position will be hybrid-eligible (remote and in-person) and will have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work. The CCTS encourages all qualified candidates to apply.


The CCTS is dedicated to broadening the range of perspectives within our staff and faculty and aims to build a team with an extensive spectrum of skills and experiences.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

1 year of experience preferred



Deadline to Apply
01/15/2025


Our University Community

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.