Community Health Outreach Specialist

Following robust training that includes Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited institution, MEMBERS serving as Community Health Outreach Specialists (CHOS) foment change that renders health equity. Our community health program is based on non-clinical approaches for improving health, preventing disease and reducing health disparities through addressing social, behavioral, environmental, economic and medical determinants of health in a geographically defined population. Located in apartment communities, the program works with residents who are also supported by a broad range of programs that we run in tandem at the same location. Current Members say,"this experience has transformed my own life," and "working with these individuals each day fulfills me in ways I could never have imagined." Member Duties Following robust training that includes Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited institution, MEMBERS serving as Community Health Outreach Specialist (CHWS) address healthcare inequity through action. Outreach in ASPIRE communities and other underserved populations through partner sites. Provide health education and resources. Craft information materials for dissemination to target audiences. Coordinate well-patient and vaccine clinics with partners. Stay current on available resources and services. Maintain regular and accurate records. Program Benefits Education award upon successful completion of service Robust Training in variety of fields Training Living Allowance . Terms Uniforms provided and required Permits working at another job during off hours Car recommended Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas Community Outreach Health Children/Youth Education . Skills Leadership General Skills Passion for serving others Team Work . Program Type AmeriCorps State / National Program Community Health Outreach Specialist Program Start/End Date 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Work Schedule Part Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99 Program Locations TEXAS Houston/Galveston Languages Spanish All languages are welcome Accepting Applications From 05/15/2026 To 08/31/2027 Contact Carole Juarez 12440 Emily Ct Sugar Land TX 77478 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Listing ID 119632 #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps