Adams-Brown Diabetes

Education Coalition

Community Health

Workers:Barriers and Difficulties

Choosing the School Based Clinic

Clinic open to the public Collaboration between the local

hospital and the school district. Patients are seen by Nurse Practitioner Community Oriented in a rural part of

the community.

Planning Phase Still in the planning phase Committee developed a tentative job

description and requirements for employment.

A process that takes two steps forward and one step backwards.

Adams-Brown Diabetes Education CoalitionJob Description for Diabetes Coach

Key Functions:A. Assist/consult in applying diabetes management plans

in daily life Practice and refine skills (shopping, cooking, exercise,

problem solving, etc.) Monitor and revise action plans B. Social and emotional support Availability to talk and listen Nondirective support Monitoring and revision of healthy coping Encourage and follow-up re: counseling, specialty care

Job Description Continued

C. Linkage to clinical care Follow-up on attending regular care Identify needs for care and facilitate/promote

care Community activities to enhance resources Ongoing support, extended over time Proactive contact at least monthly Flexible availability to talk, meet within set

hours to meet the needs of the community served, including individuals and groups

 

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

Is a lay person (is not a health professional)

Must pass a background check Resides in Adams County Has either a high school diploma or

GED Has a valid driver’s license and proof

of motor vehicle insurance Has basic computer skills

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Is someone living with Type 2 diabetes OR is living with someone else who is living with Type 2 diabetes (preferable, but not required)

Has literacy level of at least eighth grade Has good verbal and written communication skills Has a reliable means of transportation Has a willingness to perform duties at the center

and in the home setting Must complete the training required to perform

expected duties 

Current Status

Working through barriers and difficulties that have arisen.

Possible change in venue. Working toward having the school

district be the primary partner in the program.

Thank You