Community Health Worker II

Community Health Worker II

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

College Station, Texas

Job Description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

• 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.