Community Health Worker - Texas Health Southwest

Community Health Worker

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Primarily in the Texas Health Southwest area Work hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm This is a grant funded position and subject to the award and continuation of the contract Community Health Department Highlights · Facilitate access to health services for underserved community members · Role is connected to system changes to address social determinants of health · Empowered to be a servant leader in Community Health · Bilingual Preferred

Qualifications Here's What You Need H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a community college or other education institution is preferred. Six (6) months customer service experience either face-to-face or by phone is required, bi-lingual a plus. Experience working with pregnant and postpartum moms Familiarity with prenatal care, postpartum care, Medicaid, uninsured, or underinsured populations. BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support is required within 6 months of hire. Six (6) months of public health experience preferred Community health worker certification with the state of Texas is preferred. Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, ability to problem solve, time management skills, detail-oriented, ability to work independently as well as with others, strong organizational & prioritization skills, and ability to motivate and inspire others, ability to complete required reports.

What You Will Do Provide Client Support: Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and families. Assist patients with personal goal setting and care plans. Supports clients with meeting personal goals including but not limited to attending appointments, providing support for scheduling meetings/appointments with agencies and resource providers. Efforts will support development of self-management skills that improve health and well-being. Collaborates with Senior Director of Faith/Community Health, regional Community Health Improvement initiatives and Community Health Ministry Strategy to implement Community Health Improvement activities: Participate in program development, planning and evaluation. Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Community Health Worker · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. · Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.