Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
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Job Description
Heres What You Need
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a community college or other education institution is preferred.
- Six 6 months customer service experience either facetoface or by phone is required bilingual a plus.
- BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support is required within 6 months of hire.
- Six 6 months of public health experience preferred
- Community health worker certification with the state of Texas is preferred.
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills ability to maintain composure in stressful situations ability to problem solve time management skills detailoriented ability to work independently as well as with others strong organizational & prioritization skills and ability to motivate and inspire others ability to complete required reports.
What You Will Do
- Provide Client Support:
- Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and families.
- Assists patients with personal goal setting and care plans.
- Supports clients with meeting personal goals including but not limited to attending appointments providing support for scheduling meetings/appointments with agencies and resource providers. Efforts will support development of selfmanagement skills that improve health and wellbeing.
- Collaborates with Senior Director of Faith/Community Health regional Community Health Improvement initiatives and Community Health Ministry Strategy to implement Community Health Improvement activities:
- Participate in program development planning and evaluation.
- Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Community Health Worker:
Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Do you still have questions or concernsFeel free to email your questions to.
Community Health Worker
Work location:Primarily in the Dallas area however travel to other counties may be training will be in Fort Worth & Arlington
Work Hours:Primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm however must be flexible to work evenings & weekends as needed
This is a grant funded position and subject to the award and continuation of the contract
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Community Health Highlights
- Facilitate access to health services for underserved community members
- Role is connected to system changes to address social determinants of health
- Empowered to be a servant leader in Community Health
Employment Type
Full-Time
