Community Health Worker, Childhood Onset Chronic Healthcare Needs

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🕒 September 2

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

💵 $20 - $25 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟢 Junior

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Duke Careers

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1924

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📚 Education

Consulting • Healthcare • Education

Duke Careers is a platform connected to Duke University's rich legacy, established in 1924. It aims to celebrate the centennial of Duke University while providing resources, stories, and interviews that reflect the university's history, current achievements, and future aspirations. A key focus of Duke Careers is to engage with alumni and the community, showcasing the transformative impact of education and leadership within the university.

📋 Description

• Provide peer health and wellness coaching to adolescents, young adults, and families through telephone and virtual platforms • Support patients in navigating healthcare systems and community resources • Guide individuals toward self-identified goals by encouraging self-advocacy, self-management, and active participation in healthcare decision-making • Offer socio-emotional support and mentorship during healthcare, educational, and life transitions • Encourage appropriate clinical follow-up by directing patients to medical, behavioral health, and other professionals when concerns arise • Maintain accurate documentation and records of coaching encounters, services provided, and patient progress • Participate in required trainings and supervision, including regular meetings with program leadership and the peer coach team • Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers, clinicians, and program staff to support clinical programs and research initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • One year of experience in a position involving patient, family, public, or community contact • Knowledge of and experience navigating one or more youth-serving systems on behalf of yourself or your child with special healthcare needs related to spina bifida • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional boundaries • Ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members • Basic computer skills and ability to document services and interactions accurately • Successful completion of initial and ongoing peer coaching training provided by the PYD Lab • Ability to participate in regular supervision meetings and team activities • Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, virtual platforms, and other distance technologies • Maintain accurate records of coaching services and patient interactions • May require occasional attendance at meetings or training activities at Duke University locations

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental care programs • Generous retirement benefits • Family-friendly and cultural programs for eligible team members

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