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Community Health Worker, School of Nursing - UT Chattanooga

Position Number: 6331637
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Community Health Worker, School of Nursing - UT Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3482
Job Category: Social Services
Posting Date: 06/27/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 540 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, US

Job Description
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will support the MobileMoc program under the ROAD MAP Grant. The role focuses on delivering case management and social service support to elder adults and caregivers in the community, with additional duties in administrative support and public health programming. The CHW will operate withing the defined scope of practice, MobileMOC policies, and grant guidelines.

Responsibilities
Case Management & Resource Navigation

Conduct health and social service assessments for older adults and caregivers
Make referrals, provide follow-up, and connect clients with community resources
Build and maintain partnerships with organizations serving target populations
Train MobileMOC staff on navigating health and social service resource

Program Development & Implementation

Assist in community needs assessments and data collection
Help design, distribute, and analyze survey tools
Support the planning and delivery of community-based health programs

Administrative Support

Provide registration and logistical assistance for MobileMOC clinics and events
Participate in community outreach events, such as health fairs

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Knowledge of social services, community resources, and referral processes
Strong observational and needs assessment skills
Ability to manage electronic health records (EHR)
Professional and effective communication skills with students, faculty, community partners, and staff

This position is a Limited Duration Appointment (LDA).

A Limited Duration Appointment (LDA) is a form of regular employment for a specific project or for a limited period. An LDA may be established for up to one year with an option to renew the appointment annually for a maximum of three years. Please note that this position may be converted to a permanent position prior to or at the conclusion of three years, funding dependent.

Review of applications will begin July 8, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) or more years of experience as a Community Health Worker or Medical Assistant; certification as a Community Health Worker or Medical Assistant; BLS/CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers; experience in community or public health settings; and bilingual abilities.

About Us
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee's largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs-at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga-nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation-are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

UTC is a driving force for achieving excellence, and our mission is to actively engage students, faculty and staff; embrace diversity and inclusion; inspire positive change; and enrich and sustain our community.

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