Community Health Worker Program Coordinator

Salary: $20.10 - $30.16 Hourly
Location : Klamath Falls, OR
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2024-11
Department: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker Adjunct Program Lead/Coordinator is responsible for researching, establishing, and coordinating the development of educational opportunities for the Community Health Worker programming. This position has the dual role of Program Coordinator and instructor. The role of program lead/coordinator and instructor is to carry out the educational and administrative responsibilities needed for the program to provide high quality instruction so that each student may meet the learning objectives of the program. The Coordinator is the point of contact for communicating internally and externally programming opportunities.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Coordinator:

• Develop the curriculum for the Community Health Worker Program certification.
• Obtain initial approval for the Traditional Health Worker Training program.
• Recommend and procure supplies, equipment and technology required for this certification.
• Develop admissions processes and selection criteria, as needed.
• Responsible for all aspects of the program, including organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effective ness of the program.
• Apply the standards and follow the guidelines set by the Oregon Health Authority for continued program accreditation and student success. Participate in Traditional Health Worker (THW) continuing education.
• Pursue formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional and administrative capabilities.
• Responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of learning experiences for students.
• Collaborate with Community Health care facilities for placements where the students can practice their skills and apply learned knowledge.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the learning experiences and facility.
• Pursue formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional and administrative capabilities.
• Member of the Oregon Community Health Workers Association (ORCHWA)

Instructor:

• Help advance the role and goals of a comprehensive community college.
• Teach Community Health Worker Program classes offering mixed modalities of face to face, on-line, and Hyflex courses.
• Assist in recruitment and scheduling of qualified adjunct faculty to assist with instruction, as needed.
• Create a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff from other departments and divisions to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.
• Prepare clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students of learning outcomes in a course syllabus.
• Participate in college service and activities outside direct instruction, such as registration, curriculum development, advising, strategic planning, and educational assessment.
• Support student recruitment, placement, and retention.
• Post and keep office hours to be available to students for assistance outside the classroom.
• Keep professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities? maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
• Maintain active liaison with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies and assist the dean with program advisory board committees as appropriate.
• Complete instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned by the dean in a timely manner.
• Attend division, department, and committee meetings and in-service programs.
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, and office environments.
• Maintain and emphasize safe working conditions and practices.
• Comply with all Board policies and administrative regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Able to be deemed "fit" following the required criminal history check.
• Knowledge of computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the Internet, multi-media presentations, and database management.
• Knowledge of the curriculum development process; KCCs mission, role in higher education, and student population; possess sensitivity to a diverse student body.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate experience or potential for innovation and creativity in both the classroom and related educational duties.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and growth.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Ability to stand on hard floors for several hours.
• Ability to speak clearly and project voice in a standard classroom and surgical lab for 2 hours.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve clinical and lab issues.
• Ability to maintain calm instructional atmosphere with students.
• Ability to focus on task despite numerous daily interruptions to routine.
• Knowledge of instructional technology, software, and hardware.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and materials.
• Familiar with clinical sites in the Klamath regional area.
• Must meet all required immunizations and pass a 10-panel drug screen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking.
• Classroom, and lab settings.
• Instruction and office hours generally occur during daytime hours, varies but occasional meetings, advising, and other obligations may require attending more hours during the evening, weekends, and non-scheduled days.
• Full-time faculty collaborate regularly on curriculum, maintenance, implementation, and changes in schedule and clinical sites.

Qualifications
LICENSURE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Oregon driver's license or valid driver's license issued by another state on date of hire with requirement to obtain a valid Oregon license required within sixty (60) days of hire date.
• Education Required: Associate degree or greater.
• Experience Required: Minimum of five years of experience as a certified Health Worker

Open until filled.
A monthly amount of $1500 towards the purchase of the Health Insurance Package (medical, dental, vision and pharmacy) or the actual premium amount of the health insurance package whichever is less
Group Life Insurance @ twice annual salary for employee only
Group Long Term Disability Insurance for employee only
Group Accident Insurance @ $300,000 for employee only
Tuition waiver for employee and employee's dependents for unlimited Klamath Community College District credit and non-credit courses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coverage for employee and employee's dependents
Vacation leave @ 20 days per year
Personal leave @ 2 days per year
Sick Leave accrued @ 1 day per month
Holidays as defined in the Personnel Policies
Bereavement Leave allowance of 5 days per occurrence
Public Employees' Retirement System (upon meeting State eligibility requirements)
Individual employee option to participate in an IRC 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan
Employee option to purchase additional life insurance for employee and employee's dependents
Employee option to participate in a 403(b) and/or 457 (b) Tax Deferred Annuity