·       Workwith R2E Lead CHW to report client updates, outcomes and program overview needs

·       Willingto be cross trained to function in all aspects of the CHW role with a focus on:

o   Environmentalhealth in clients’ homes and healthy housing

o   Supportingmedication access, proper medication management as directed by theclinical team, and helping clients to adhere to their asthmaaction/treatment plan

o   Behaviorchange

o   Clinicaland community-based resource availability

o   Healthliteracy both at the individual and institutional levels

o   Knowledgeof asthma & other respiratory conditions

o   Patientand systems level advocacy

·       Participate in collaborative caseconference team meetings with R2E partner entities and workwith clinical teams to help develop and deliver individualized plans to meetthe essential needs of adults and children with asthma.

·       Determineassets and needs of highest and medium/rising risk groups impacted by asthmaand collect baseline data to inform responses to improve asthma treatment andprevention.

●      Work as part of a team to conductcomprehensive healthy housing assessments and support families to address andmanage asthma triggers in their homes.

●      Collaborate with and connect clients to awide variety of community service providers and resources, includingtransportation, legal services, code enforcement, smoking cessation, homerepair, etc.

●      Assist with COVID-19 response as necessaryduring the pandemic to manage outbreaks and spread of COVID-19, including:

o   Becomingtrained to understand, disseminate and reinforce relevant COVID-19 facts and information.

o   Conductingoutreach and engaging clients to understand and address their needs and tosupport resilience, recovery and health.

o   Supportingvaccination uptake and testing initiatives.

o   Providingquarantine and isolation supports to individuals and families.

o   ProvidingCOVID-19 related education in the community.

o   Workingwith WEHDC and Department of Health Staff to develop effective messaging andoutreach strategies.

·       Conducthealth assessments and screenings for Asthma participants in the program

·       Provideeducation and support to individuals regarding healthy lifestyle choices andAsthma prevention

·       Collaboratewith healthcare professionals to develop care plans for individuals withchronic conditions

·       Activelyparticipate on the 02907 HEZ Community Action team (HEZCAT) and Rhode to Equitycollaborative.

●      Help conduct surveys, focus groups andone-to-one interviews with residents to learn from their experiences and toincorporate their perspectives to best respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and tosupport adults and children living with asthma.

●      Establish relationships with trustedcommunity leaders to identify and document cultural and structural barriersthat interfere with effective treatment and case reduction.

●      Document in partner organization ElectronicHealth Records and use the Unite Us electronic referral platform in to make andmonitor the status of referrals to resources in the community.

●      Maintain accurate and accessible records,files and statistics as required internally and externally

●      Work with partner organization staff toadvocate for systems and policy changes that will result in decreased asthmaprevalence in the 02907 HEZ. (i.e., air pollution, land use and zoning, etc.)

●      Perform additional responsibilitiesconsistent with initiative needs and other duties as assigned.

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The qualifications listed below are representative of theknowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily performessential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

●      CHW certification is required.

●      One or more years’ experience in communityoutreach and engagement.

●      Excellent communication skills, including fluency(speaking, reading, and writing) in English and at least one other languagecommonly spoken among 02907 residents is required.

●      Ability to build rapport and establish trustwith individuals from diverse backgrounds

●      Excellent organizational skills to managemultiple priorities and tasks.

●      Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationare required.

●      Demonstrated ability to work bothindependently and as an effective team member.

●      Ability to build and sustain trust andrapport with community members based on listening and respect.

●      Demonstrated proficiency with MicrosoftOffice/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence.

●      Able to lift packages of up to 30 pounds.

●      Must be flexible to work between a variety ofin person and virtual meetings/work.

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To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter via e-mail to Jessica Thigpen at jthigpen@westelmwood.org

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