Community Health Coordinator

University of Arkansas System

. Provide peer support through status checks, encouragement/motivation, virtual and in-person visits, outreach, and skill-building activities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing peer support and health education, with a strong focus on community engagement and collaboration with healthcare systems. Proficient in data collection, management, and analytics to support program effectiveness and participant needs.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Health EducationExperience With Health Care SystemsData Collection Software (REDCap, Excel)Client Assessment And Treatment PlanningCommunity Engagement And Support

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementGrant WritingHealth Promotion ActivitiesProgram Eligibility ScreeningsNeeds Assessments

Soft Skills

Emotional SupportMotivationCommunicationCollaborationDependability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteREDCap

Industry Keywords

Peer SupportCommunity ViolenceVictims’ ServicesMental Health TreatmentSubstance Use Treatment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide peer support through status checks, encouragement/motivation, virtual and in-person visits, outreach, and skill-building activities
Support current and recently discharged patients with violent assault injuries in the UAMS ED and Trauma Center as part of Project Heal
Assist with recruitment, data collection, data management, analytics, research design, grant writing, and dissemination
Ensure brief bedside and peer support intervention components are delivered
Communicate effectively with research participants, research and clinical staff, community partners, and national network members
Operate in a supportive role within an interdisciplinary research team
Conduct program eligibility screenings, informed consent, and required enrollment forms
Conduct brief bedside interventions, needs assessments, and resource-guide reviews
Track and review participant encounters using data collection software such as REDCap and Excel
Coordinate and execute peer social skill-building workshops
Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Psychiatry providers, hospital social workers, and community-based organizations to recruit study participants and plan workshops
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education or related field, or high school diploma/GED plus four (4) years of health education experience required
Previous experience of being violently assaulted and treated in a hospital for penetrating injury and recovery
At least 3 years of experience working with health care systems, victims’ services, mental health or substance use treatment programs or community-based programs/organizations
Experience with engagement/customer service, recruitment, facilitating collaborative partnerships, client assessment, treatment or action planning, conversational interviews/check-ins, advising/counseling/mentoring/motivating clients, leading group discussions, and/or health promotion and health education activities
Intimate understanding of and experience working with the community served by individuals impacted by community violence
Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships with project staff and other organizations
Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to program participants
Ability to uphold confidentiality and ethical practices when handling sensitive information
Ability to perform essential computer tasks and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to report to work as scheduled and fulfill assigned hours with dependability and professionalism
Ability to receive and carry out instructions from supervisors
Ability to embrace feedback and apply it to enhance work quality
High level of mobility for outreach at various locations if needed
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy