Instructor, Community Health Worker

Department: Health N/C

Location: Manufacturing Technology Center

Reports To: Dir, Healthcare Solutions

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5387

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: As needed by the program

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Teaches a full range of skills and knowledge in the Workforce Industry Solutions Direct Healthcare Training program offerings for the Health Industry Solutions Department of Corporate College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements approved direct healthcare training curriculum to enhance the learning options of program participants
  
• Monitors attendance, maintains records, scores and evaluates educational performance of participants according to College and Ohio Board of Nursing requirements.
  
• When appropriate identifies and refers participants for supportive services to enhance student success
  
• Maintains knowledge of current changes and trends within the Healthcare Industry
  
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Prior classroom instruction or training experience in healthcare
• Must be a Community Health Worker Certified through the Ohio Board of Nursing or become certified within 6 months of teaching, or be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with Community Health Workers or hold a license or certificate to practice as one of the following health care professionals:

• Counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code;
  
• A nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code with one year of community health work, case management, care coordinator or navigator nursing experience;
  
• A dentist licensed under Chapter 2723. of the Revised Code;
  
• An optometrist licensed under Chapter 4725. of the Revised Code;
  
• A pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code;
  
• A physician licensed under Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code;
  
• A physician assistant certified under Chapter 2730. of the Revised Code;
  
• A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code;
  
• A chiropractor licensed under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code;
  
• A nursing home administrator licensed under Chapter 4751. of the Revised Code;
  
• A dietician licensed under Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code.
  

• Demonstrated experience in working directly with community health workers for a minimum of six months prior to entering into an instructor role; or within six months after assuming instructor responsibilities in the community health worker training program and successfully completes the community health worker program coursework

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to assess and grade the progress of students
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
  
• Communication
  
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
  
• Collaboration

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
  
Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated basic Blackboard skills (or equivalent program)
  
• Demonstrated experience with online instruction
  
• Professional presentation skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
  
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
  
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note: Pooled Position

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.