Community Health Worker I (Craighead CO.)

Clinical Staff - Psychiatry

Join the Arkansas Center for Women & Infant Health in an impactful role as a Community Health Worker (CHW)! This position is central to improving health outcomes for women, infants, and families across Arkansas. As a CHW, you will be on the front lines of addressing health disparities, empowering communities, and delivering education and resources tailored to the unique needs of diverse populations. As a CHW, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with local organizations, and play a pivotal role in creating culturally relevant, community-driven solutions. Whether you're engaging with hard-to-reach populations, delivering group education, or shaping public health responses, your work will directly contribute to healthier communities and stronger families. The CHW role at the Arkansas Center for Women & Infant Health Women's Clinic offers an opportunity to make a difference. Apply today and be a catalyst for change! Applicants must live, have strong connections in, and be willing to commute daily to one of the following service area: Craighead County.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two (2) years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, and/or administration.
• Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Reliable transportation, a working cell phone, and internet access are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in community outreach, public health, or related fields.
• Ability to mentor and supervise team members (CHW III).
• Proficiency in case management and group education.
• Knowledge of health disparities and culturally appropriate outreach strategies.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with Program Director to ensure that the program meets or exceeds all accreditation requirements.

Outreach & Recruitment:

• Conducts outreach to individuals, communities, service providers, and groups
• Identifies and recruits individuals, families, and community groups to services and systems
• Educates health and social service systems and providers about community perspectives and cultural norms
• Facilitates cross-cultural communication among individuals, communities, and health/social service system workers
• Responsible for the translation and cultural adaptions of resources and educational materials

Care Coordination:

• Coordinates care, provides case management support and assists individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems

Community Coordination:

• Participates in design, implementation, and interpretation of community-level assessments (e.g. windshield survey of community assets and challenges, community asset mapping)
• Presents at local agencies and community events to share information and educate individuals and communities about health and social service concerns and resources

Salary Information

Annual Salary: $44,500

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity

Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible

Yes