STEPS Perinatal Community Health WorkerUniversity of Kentucky

Ability to appropriately chart in the EMR, communicate with inside and outside entities appropriately, walking long distances and stairs may be required.

Monday-Fri, 8am-5pm

This position is a STEPS appointment established for a one-year, grant-funded initiative, with the possibility of extension contingent upon continued community service grant funding or University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) sustainability efforts.

The Perinatal Community Health Worker (CHW) primary objective is to engage patients during the prenatal period and support Medicaid enrollment and redetermination by facilitating connections between patients and KYnectors. Secondary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: healthcare system navigation; resource identification, management, and linkage informed by social determinants of health (SDoH) screenings documented in the electronic medical record (EMR); building and maintaining culturally responsive relationships with patients and the broader community; serving as a bridge between medical providers and patients to enhance health literacy; and supporting prenatal and postpartum education aligned with evidence-based care as guided within the EMR.

This role requires adherence to UK College of Medicine professional standards for dress and conduct, HIPAA compliance, completion of required orientations, and compliance with all STEPS employee policies. Limited remote work may be considered as the virtual infrastructure becomes more fully established and contingent upon demonstrated reliability, consistency in performance, and the ability to meet program expectations. Work modality may influence dress code and other operational requirements, as applicable.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.