Community Health Worker

Job Summary:

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. (CHCB) is seeking a part-time Community Health Worker to join their mission-driven team at a state-of-the-art health center. The Community Health Worker will collaborate with community groups to identify patients in need of screenings and provide culturally tailored education, navigation assistance, and non-clinical instructions to address barriers to care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally tailored health promotion and education on cancer risks.
• Assist patients in accessing and navigating community resources to increase cancer screenings.
• Help individuals obtain appropriate cancer screenings and medical services.
• Educate patients and families on the benefits of cancer screenings and risks of developing cancer.
• Ensure patients receive timely services and referrals.
• Support patients in adhering to medical plans of care, preventive screenings, interventions, and follow-up appointments.
• Participate in community outreach events to promote cancer screenings.
• Document program/workshop/service information accurately.
• Attend program-related meetings, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Cultivate relationships with external agencies, community groups, and professionals.
• Develop effective community outreach procedures.
• Prepare necessary reports and documents.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training.
• At least 3 years of experience in a community setting with low-income populations, linking individuals to services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply written guidelines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database programs.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings when needed.

Salary: $19.23 per hour.