Job Information
West Central Alabama AHEC Veterans Community Health Worker (Coordinator) in Demopolis, Alabama
Par-time position, 10-15 hours per week!
Job Duties
Serve as a trusted community liaison between participants, their families, health providers, VA facilities, and other community resources.
Assist participants in navigating health and human services systems and scheduling appointments.
Connect Veterans and their families to local veteran services officers for VA benefits enrollment and VA Health facility services.
Complete all required CHW training in a timely manner.
Coordinate and facilitate community events targeting Veterans and their families.
Identify, access, and accompany Veterans to community resources, supports, and services as needed.
Distribute surveys, collect data, and provide follow-up with participants via phone calls and home visits.
Conduct outreach activities, education, and baseline mental health screenings within the community
Utilize social media and other platforms to promote the program.
Qualifications
Military experience preferred and/or experience working with Veterans
1 to 2 years of experience in a community based setting/health/social services preferred.
Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills and experience with data collection/analysis.
Deep understanding of and connection to the community served.
Effective communication skills, including active listening and appropriate language use.
Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement, and motivation to participants.