Community Health Worker (Part-Time) (uofl)

Job Description

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106596

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be a key part of the Community Engagement and Outreach Core, supporting the $11.7 million CTRD grant through the Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center (LCTRC) at the University of Louisville. As a community liaison, the CHW will build meaningful connections with local residents, amplify community voices, and bridge the gap between academic researchers and community members. This position focuses on empowering the community through education, resource connection, and collaboration with academic scientists to advance community-centered research. 

This is a grant funded position with continued employment contingent on grant renewals. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  This position will be located in the University of Louisville School of Medicine on the Health Science Campus. The focus area for this position will be in the Louisville and Owensboro region (with potential expansion throughout the Commonwealth).

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build and nurture trusting relationships with local community members and groups. 

• Communicate community concerns to the research team and grant leadership. 

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• Connect researchers and community members through outreach and engagement. 

• Attend events, engage organizations, and promote grant initiatives. 

• Assist in planning workshops, health literacy events, and resource fairs. 

• Share research findings and health-related information in an accessible way. 

• Represent and ensure community concerns are addressed by the research team. 

• Help recruit and assist community members for health programs. 

• Maintain records of outreach efforts and provide feedback for program improvements. 

• Assist the Community Health Research Coordinator, Community Engagement and Outreach Core leaders, LCTRC leaders, and community partners as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with diverse populations in a community setting. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with community members and stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic data entry. 

• Access to reliable transportation for community-based activities. 

• Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or willingness to obtain certification within six months of hire. 

• Knowledge of public health principles, social determinants of health, and community-based research. 

• Experience with community engagement or outreach programs. 

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.