Every year Community College of Vermont employs nearly 800 part-time faculty to teach its courses at 12 locations statewide and online, and we are always looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers. All faculty work part-time with a maximum of three courses each semester.

Our Mission: The Community College of Vermont, a Vermont State College, supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.

The Community College of Vermont seeks applicants for a part-time faculty position to teach Community Health Work (3 Credits) in the Winooski academic center for the summer 2024 semester.

Day/Times: TBD

Semester Dates: 7/8/24 - 8/12/24

Location: Winooski Center

Course Description:

This course addresses the core competencies of the Community Health Worker (CHW), including the CHW role within systems of healthcare and social services. Students demonstrate techniques used to build effective relationships through interpersonal skills, linguistic and cultural competence, and strategies for capacity building. Students explore how community health workers serve to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities by providing outreach, education, support, and advocacy. Additional topics include the work settings, legal and ethical expectations, and career options for community health workers. Recommended prior learning: Introduction to Health Care or Introduction to Human Services.

Course Objectives:

1. Examine the role of the community health worker within systems of healthcare and social services, including potential work settings and career options within the field through assignments such as informational interviews, job shadows, or other career-exploration activities.
2. Discuss the scope of practice for community health workers, including legal and ethical conduct, and professional boundaries.
3. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and empathy skills.
4. Examine cultural and linguistic biases in healthcare, including race, gender, sexual orientation, and the application of culturally and linguistically competent practices.
5. Apply models of health coaching and motivational interviewing to build individual capacity and improve individual health outcomes.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare and social service systems, including the ability to navigate systems, and coordinate care and services effectively.
7. Apply public health principles and understanding of social determinants of health and health disparities to build community capacity and improve community health outcomes.
8. Develop outreach and advocacy strategies to improve health outcomes for communities and individuals.
9. Demonstrate the ability to conduct individual and community health and needs assessments.
10. Discuss the role of community health workers in research and evaluation activities.