Community Health Worker (Part Time) (Temporary)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 03, 2024

Community Health Worker (Part Time) (Temporary)
Posting Number	req20273
Department	Medicine
Department Website Link	https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights	Dr. Ernest Vina is seeking Community Health Worker candidates for his grant, Mobilizing Hispanics With Knee Osteoarthritis Through Live Video Consultations: A Dyad-Based Approach, which is focused on improving mobilization in patients with osteoarthritis. The selected candidate will receive special training, including disease manifestations & potential treatments, to provide arthritis-related health education to community members. Educational activities will primarily be conducted on-line and will include couple as well as group sessions. A diverse group, primarily Hispanic, will be targeted and efficacy of the activities will be evaluated. This position may be eligible for flexible schedule and hybrid work week flexible work arrangements in conversation with the supervisor. This is a part-time, temporary position that is expected to end 6/30/2025. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	With guidance from Dr. Vina, educate couples/groups about osteoarthritis and its treatments, including exercise, through on-line and/or in-person sessions. Conduct on-line sessions with couples to improve their physical activity and communication, under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Document process and outcomes of educational activities and sessions. Learn about osteoarthritis, including disease manifestations & possible treatments (e.g., exercise), through reading textbooks, lectures and one-on-one sessions with supervisor. With guidance from Dr. Vina, develop a lesson plan for the educational sessions. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Ability to utilize REDcap Database. Ability to fluently read, write, and speak English and Spanish. Ability to handle sensitive information. Skill in Microsoft Suite. Skills in using audio/video conferencing software (i.e., Zoom).
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual in English and Spanish. One or more years of relevant work experience in health education.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	19.6
Job FTE	0.49
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$22.68 - $28.35
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	6
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$47356
Grade Range Midpoint	$59195
Grade Range Maximum	$71034
Career Stream and Level	PC1
Job Family	Cmty & Health Systems
Job Function	Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date	6/30/2025
Contact Information for Candidates	Heather Hendrych \| hhendrych@arizona.edu
Open Date	8/9/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	If invited for an interview, please bring three professional references.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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