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PRN Cultural Community Health Worker - Language Access - UH Truman Medical Center (varied shifts bi-weekly; 8:00a-4:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Language Access UHTMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Cultural Community Health Worker (CCHW)

_Empower communities. Advocate for equity. Bridge the gap in care._

Position Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated **Cultural Community Health Worker (CCHW)** to support and uplift **Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities** . As a trusted connector, you’ll provide **culturally responsive outreach, health education, and care navigation** , while addressing social determinants of health and advocating for individual and community needs.

You’ll meet people where they are— **in their homes, neighborhoods, hospitals, and community spaces** —to help reduce health disparities, increase access to services, and promote human rights and social justice.

What You’ll Do:

+ Provide health education and connect individuals to resources

+ Conduct **home and community visits**

+ Help people apply for health benefits and access needed care

+ Serve as a **trusted advocate** for underserved communities

+ Collaborate with families and partners to address complex social needs

Minimum Requirements:

+ **High school diploma or GED**

+ **1+ year CHW or related community experience**

+ Comfortable visiting homes, hospitals, and community settings

+ Strong **empathy, communication, and collaboration** skills

+ Proficient in **Microsoft Office**

+ **Bilingual (English/Spanish, Arabic, Somali, or Pashto)** preferred

Why This Role Matters:

+ You’ll be a **frontline advocate for equity and wellness**

+ You’ll connect people to life-changing resources

+ You’ll be part of a team committed to **justice and health for all**

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.