Community Health Worker II

Community Health Worker II

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department: Environmental And Occupational Health

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: McAllen, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job 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 fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Community Health Worker II, under general supervision, recruits participants, assesses community needs, and connects participants to social and community support resources. Co-leads data collection and program assessment. Provides periodic support to Together for a Better Tomorrow program functions.

What you need to know

Schedule: Work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings.

Travel: Will require occasional travel outside of the Lower Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley (multiple Counties)

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Implementation

• Participates in patient 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

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of related experience in public relations, outreach, training or related areas

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years related experience as a Community Health Worker working with Spanish-speaking 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 community-based 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.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.