Community Health Worker

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17248
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Office of Communications, Education, & Engagement
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/24/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Our Values:
HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Cohort Supervisor, the Community Health Worker is responsible for supporting Harris County Public Health's outreach activities and serves as the key liaison to educate, promote, and connect community members to all HCPH programs. This position will primarily work in the community through various outreach activities within Harris County, while also completing in-office tasks/projects to support overall outreach team objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for diverse outreach, education and community coordination activities such as canvassing local businesses/organizations, attending community events, conducting outreach phone calls, and giving presentations.
• Serves as a subject-matter expert to meet outreach objectives for HCPH programs and recommends changes to improve outreach strategies and support the creation/updating of HCPH program trainings for the entire outreach team.
• Maintains knowledge/skills to educate, promote, and connect community members to all HCPH programs/services.
• Tracks, collects, and submits outreach service data on a daily and weekly basis.
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders and organizations to create and sustain innovative partnerships.
• Responsible for initiating referrals to HCPH programs/services, while ensuring community members' confidentiality.
• Create and deliver educational presentations/workshops on public health topics for diverse target audiences and other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved with responding to emergency events.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
Education:

• High School diploma.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Preferences
Experience:

• Experience in community outreach, public health programs or related field.

Certifications:

• Community Health Worker Certification (CHW).

Languages :

• Bilingual in Spanish.

General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time, regular position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Other days including weekends, and evening hours as necessary for Outreach needs and to attend community events.
• This position requires the ability to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both field and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health - Office of Communication, Education & Engagement: 3204 Ennis St, Houston, TX 77004

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02


What is your level of experience with community outreach, public health programs or another related field?

• I have extensive experience (3+ years) working with community outreach, public health programs or another related field.
• I have moderate experience (1-3 years) working with community outreach, public health programs or another related field.
• I have limited experience (less than 1 year) working with community outreach, public health programs or another related field.
• I have no experience but am interested in working with Violence Prevention and/or Resource Referral programs.

03


Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to community outreach, public health programs or another related field. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
04


Are you proficient in any of the following languages in addition to English? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Mandarin
• Korean
• Hindi
• None of the above

05


Do you currently hold a Community Health Worker (CHW) certification?

• Yes, I hold a current CHW certification.
• No, but I am in the process of obtaining one.
• No, I do not have a CHW certification.

Required Question