About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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

Job Summary

The Diabetes Peer knows their community well and acts as a cultural mediator between their church or faith community and the Baylor Scott & White Health system. They work closely with Community Health and Diabetes Educators. They provide basic diabetes and health education, informal counseling, and self-management support that fits their specific cultural setting.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assists in tailoring a faith-based diabetes program relevant to the Diabetes Peer's community beliefs.
• Promotes culturally competent care by educating DHWI staff about beliefs and practices in 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 goals 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 include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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