Community Health Worker Jobs

School of Nursing Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is among the top-ranked of the nation’s nursing schools. The school is proud of its overarching commitment to educating the next generation of nurse leaders and advancing the roleof nurses and nursing in the transformation of health care and in the expansion of health equity. The School of Nursing has an inclusive and diverse community that supports the professional goals of its students, faculty, and staff as they pursue excellence. Comprised of 1,600 faculty, staff, instructors, and students, the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University School of Medicine, and Duke University Health System are a part of Duke Health. The Duke University Health System is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a network of health services. It encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

FULLY GRANT FUNDED

Duke University School of Nursing

Community Health Worker

Occupational Summary

Plan, coordinate and participate in the establishment and operation of a specialized program and/or activity at Duke University planning methods and developing systems in accordance with predetermined goals and objectives.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide health education and linkage to affirming and supportive community resources for LGBTQ individuals. These community resources include organizations that provide healthcare, housing, nutrition, education, employment, and legal services. The position will also provide LGBTQ competency trainings for RISE Lab affiliates.

Supervisor

This position reports to the Research Program Leader for the RISE Lab.

Work Performed

Training/Professional Development

Create educational materials that promote LGTBQ-affirming healthcare, employment, housing, employment, legal, and safety services.

Provide health education training and resources for LGBTQ communities.

Develop health equity resources for LGBTQ+ community partners and RISE Lab affiliates Assisting RISE Lab project teams in developing affirming and appropriate content for LGBTQ+ research and program participants

Develop, maintain, and disseminate a list of referral resources and resource guide for program and study participants

Develop trainings that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty and staff that work with LGBTQ populations

Develop trainings for research staff on gender affirming community engagement strategies

Medical- Community Health Outreach

Community Outreach/Networking

Build and maintain relationships with constituents and partners that can 1) help further the goals of RISE lab and/or 2) benefit from the research activities and programs in our lab Identify and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations that can serve as key partners on research projects

Coordinate RISE lab's Community Advisory Board and lead quarterly meetings Perform outreach and engagement efforts for RISE Lab to identify and engage with individuals eligible for studies and services

Assist project teams in developing community outreach and engagement plans to share study-related information and programs to LGBTQ individuals

Attend community events to represent the RISE Lab

Administrative/Clerical

Assist with administrative needs related to community engagement including tracking and documenting services rendered

Making payments and submitting invoices for community-engaged projects Helping set up independent and vendor contracts as needed

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Communications- Social Media Management

Social Media and Website Management

Assist lab with developing content for social media accounts

Develop resources that promote LGBTQ health equity for social media and the RISE Lab website

Assist with ensuring website is accessible and contains language that is affirming for LGBTQ users

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

A bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position may be substituted for the education and two years of the experience requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Experience

Work generally requires four years of clerical or research experience to acquire strong skills in administrative or project research responsibilities as well as accepted office management, communications and research practices.

Preferred qualifications include:

Completion of Community Health Worker Training

Specific training related to providing health-related resources for LGBTQ individuals

A strong working knowledge of LGBTQ service providers in the southeastern United States

Skills

The person selected to fill this position must be able to effectively demonstrate and explain information to clients under general supervision. They must be able to take notes and document referrals. They must be able to relate positively to clients and staff. Most importantly, this person must have a strong knowledge of how to work effectively with LGBTQ individuals. They must demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and be a strong advocate for the people that we serve.

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, research and communications principles normally acquired through two years of postsecondary education.

Experience

Work generally requires four years of clerical or research experience to acquire strong skills in administrative or project research responsibilities as well as accepted office management, communications and research practices.

A bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position may be substituted for the education and two years ofthe experience requirement. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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