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Job Description CMTY EDUC SPEC 3 Working Title Supervisor, Community Health Worker
Job Code 005838 Grade 18
Department Name Biomedical Sciences Dept - D01059 Department Head David Lo
Supervisor Michelle Burroughs Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
005839 CMTY EDUC SPEC 2 1.0

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced community educational and volunteer educational management program professional to resolve a wide range of educational program issues and needs assessments. Develops new community educational programs, and works on complex community educational programs or volunteer educational management programs of diverse scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations and development programs. Receives general instructions and exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program.

Department Custom Scope
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the Center?s per diem Community Health Workers and provide support to the identification, education, and coordination of community member?s health and social service needs. The Community Health Worker Supervisor will be responsible for determining appropriate outreach and scheduled activities for the Center which require the assistance of CHWs. In addition the CHW Supervisor will also be responsible for supporting community members in improving their health through outreach, educational and engagement activities either via phone and/or in the field and connecting them with appropriate social service organizations.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Continuing education in related field. Required
Completion of an approved Community Health Worker program Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
CHW State Certification when available Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
May serve as a work leader. May provide training or mentoring to instructors.
  • Schedules and leads regular meetings with CHWs to provide updates and reports to the department
20
Plans and develops new programs and curriculum, and adjusts existing courses and curriculum in a continuing education environment.
  • Health education includes, but is not limited to, educating community members on diabetes, importance of seeking care, available social services (county).
10
Evaluates prospective program partnerships.
10
Facilitates and supports special program events for themselves and others.
  • Determines appropriate outreach, education, and scheduled activities for the Center. Provides support to community members in improving their health through outreach and engagement activities either via phone and/or in the field and connecting them with appropriate social service organizations.
10
Actively participates in long-range strategic planning for community educational programs.
5
Participates in developing strategic market plans and target audiences.
5
Recruits, selects, orients, evaluates and supervises qualified course and program instructors.
  • Formal supervision responsibilities for Community Health Woker's (per-diem).
5
Identifies and develops evaluation tools for courses, instructors and programs.
5
Evaluates and adjusts course curriculum through student/participant evaluations and level of interest shown.
5
Determines instructor objectives, methods of instruction and locations.
5
May provide presentation or instruction of course or program.
5
Plans and schedules course offerings; identifies course topics.
5
Tracks student or participant performance and course desirability.
5
Develops, prepares and reconciles budget for program.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Required
Thorough skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new presentations/courses to meet organizational needs. Required
Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs. Required
Thorough knowledge of functional area and understanding of how work may impact other areas. Required
Thorough knowledge of current community educational programs and trends. Required
Knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at the university level. Required
Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. Required
Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures. Required
Thorough and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills. Required
Effective communication skills to interact with various members of the community Preferred
Ability to assess external and internal environments Preferred
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Valid Drivers License Required
Travel Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Various External Venues

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Frequently
  • Sit : Occasionally
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : Yes
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : Yes
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : Yes
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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