Community Health Worker

This position is located off-campus in Pikeville, Kentucky and will serve both Pike County and Floyd County. The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health is currently hiring a Community Health Worker ( CHW ) to be part of the Kentucky Homeplace program. This initiative has received state funding until June 30, 2026, and may be extended beyond that date. The CHW will serve as a client advocate and liaison, and play a significant role in research by recruiting specific clients for research projects and working with them throughout the study. The CHW provides care coordination to assist patients in reaching a healthier lifestyle while managing their chronic disease states. This position has one-on-one interaction with patients in order to provide services to at-risk clients and families. The CHW will assess patient needs for health coverage, self-management health education, make referral recommendations and assist in accessing services as appropriate. In addition, this position will advocate on behalf of the patients and/or families to health and human service providers and agencies as well as complete home visits as needed. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)