Community Health Worker- CBMHR Research Project 2

Texas Southern University•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Check, Monitor, Control research project is seeking a highly passionate Community Health Worker (CHW)-certified individual interested in delivering health promotion activities for older adults (age 55 years or older) in the Houston and surrounding area communities. The CHW hosts health promotional workshops in group settings and offers individual assistance in using mobile health technologies and blood pressure machines. The primary objective of the project is to conduct a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of community health worker and pharmacist interventions on blood pressure management in adults aged 55 years or older. Generally, the CHW provides direct support to the Principal Investigator, leaders of the CBMHR program, and other activities (e.g., individual and group education about lifestyle modifications). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional, Office 365, or similar applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe. This is a Grant Funded position.

Requirements

Texas Department of State Health Services Community Health Worker Certification
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Demonstrates an understanding of most work routines, rules, procedures, and operations.
Knowledge of chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, dietary modification, physical activities)
Skill in detail-oriented work.
Skill in effective customer service.
Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
Skill in multitasking and time management.
Skill in writing documents.
Skill in excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to prepare detailed reports.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.
Experience in working with the older adult population.
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (e.g., health, health promotion, community health, kinesiology, nutrition)

Responsibilities

Cultivates and maintains relationships with participants and community partners.
Provides health promotional education to older adults (age >= 55 years) with hypertension.
Presents group classes and facilitates activities for older adults in the study.
Prepare materials, set-up, plans, implement, and participate in outreach events and health promotional activities.
Serves as direct contact for participants by phone, email, or website inquiry for all project programming.
Communicates with the project team on participant requests, concerns, and updates.
Document encounters with participants.
Collect sign-in sheets in health promotional events.
Answers routine questions concerning program activities and operations. Screens and directs telephone calls and visitors to the appropriate person(s). Takes messages as necessary.
Organizes and maintains the file system. Files correspondence, materials, and other records for future reference according to established file retention schedule and procedures.
Assists with the coordination and tracking of pending assignments or requests for information from internal and external contacts.
Verifies information or records and ensures accuracy and completeness.
Report directly to the project Pis to support project activities.
Works closely with the project Pis and other key personnel to prepare reports and deliverables to funding agency.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide training to students within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) on communication skills and health promotional activities.
Provide/share talks to other CHWs on experience in the research projects at the national conference.