SHSMD Career Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Newark, Delaware
Gainesville, Georgia
Posted: 01-Sep-23
Location: Dallas, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 23016748
JOB SUMMARY
The Diabetes Peer has a deep knowledge of their community and is a cultural mediator between their church/faith community and the Baylor Scott & White Health system. They work closely with Community Health and Diabetes Educators to provide basic diabetes and health education, informal counseling and self-management support that is culturally appropriate to their specific setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Assists with the tailoring of a faith-based diabetes educational program that is relevant to the unique beliefs of the faith community of the Diabetes Peer.
- Promotes the provision of culturally competent care by educating the Diabetes Health & Wellness Institute (DHWI) staff about beliefs and practices within their faith community.
- Recruits fellow members of their faith community who have diabetes to participate in a diabetes education program.
- Conducts a comprehensive diabetes education program and evaluate the achievement of learning objectives of each participant.
- Partners with Community Health and Diabetes Educators in helping prescribed therapies.
- Links people with appropriate community resources and services available from DHWI.
- Attends 160 CHW training course provided by DHWI.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- General knowledge of diabetes care modalities, therapies, terminology and equipment.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
- Cultural proficiency related to health practices
- Pledged, dependable, adjustable, inventive, resourceful and has an exceptional desire to help the community.
- Able to interact positively with patients as needed.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
