Community Health Worker I

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Closing Date:

06/06/2026

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | Institute on Aging SC Continuing Ed

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

**This position is located in White Hall, AR**

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will present community education programs, participate in health fairs and other health promotion activities, assist with maintaining an up-to-date referral resource list for fifteen counties, work with other community service providers, assist with maintaining the Center on Aging’s program files and database as well as other administrative duties, and provide opportunities for exercise programs for older adults in the assigned counties in person, hybrid, and virtually. Must have the willingness to work with multi-disciplinary teams internally and externally in various communities in an integrated model of health and social services care delivery team, while striving to improve health outcomes for older adults.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of general experience in community outreach, education, case management, or administration experience required.

• Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements various educational and exercise programs on aging topics for families, patients, and the general community.

• Assists communities in building capacity by identifying resources.

• Coordinates service and support providers, linking groups or systems that provide synergistic support, and implementing advocacy strategies to address unmet needs 

• Maintains relationships and develops joint programming with providers and community leaders in the counties served.

• Maintains documentation of all programs via evaluation, data for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports, correctly accesses and updates program files and database, and serves in an administrative role via appropriate procurement standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening

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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes