Community Health Worker II
Community Health Worker II
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Job Description
Job Title
Community Health Worker IIAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Environmental And Occupational HealthProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
McAllen TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation theTexas A&M University Health Science Centerencompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Community Health Worker II recruits participants assesses community needs and connects participants to social and community support resources. This position coleads data collection and program assessment and provides periodic support to Together for a Better Tomorrow program functions.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Other Factors/Requirements: Persons in this position should be able to work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings. This position will require occasional travel outside of the Lower Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley (multiple Counties). Persons in this position should be able to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines. This position will require the ability to temporarily store data in home residence.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of related experience
Required Licenses and Certifications
Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification certified CHW and/or CHWI Promotora Certification of Training or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of related experience as a Community Health Worker working with Spanishspeaking community members stakeholders and completing research and outreach activities
Public relations and marketing experience
Experience with assisting or leading training efforts
Experience with data collection and data management efforts
Experience with communitybased participatory research efforts
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications
Strong computer literacy including ability to troubleshoot and provide technological support
Responsibilities
Program Planning & Implementation:Participates in participant recruitment program planning implementation and evaluation including managing appointments developing program material assisting support staff in the flow of participants and data collection. Participates in research related to health promotion and disease prevention. Serves as an instructor to CHW students and trainees in formal structured programs.
Data Management:Manages program data to meet program and participant needs including coordination and communication of program records. Coordinates appointments ensuring that appropriate medical records are available.
Program Communication:Communicates with Together for a Better Tomorrow participants serving as a liaison between program research staff community members and stakeholders. Assists patients seeking financial and other social and/or community support services.
Other Duties as Assigned:Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
