Community Health Worker (CHW)

Gateway Community Health • Zapata, TX

400d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) at Gateway Community Health plays a vital role in promoting health education and encouraging clients to take responsibility for their health. This position involves community outreach, educational presentations, and direct client engagement to support health initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
• High school/GED diploma may be substituted for three years of relevant professional-level work experience in health education or related field.
• Possess a Promotor de Salud/Community Health Worker Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or be able to obtain the certification within seven months of hiring date.
• Must be able to work long hours during the week and weekends as necessary.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Possess means of transportation.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and minimum liability insurance.
• Must be able to drive within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Hispanic culture and customs.
• Knowledge of community health problems.

Responsibilities

• Promotes program/Center services.
• Responsible for recruitment and management of clients.
• Assists with the follow-up of clients referred to program/center.
• Schedules educational and/or promotional activities.
• Assists client to complete forms pertinent to the program/Center.
• Responsible for learning required teaching guides and Center services, programs and procedures.
• Compiles information required for monthly activity reports.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Plans activities as required.
• Assists manager in the development of educational materials.
• Keeps records of his/her daily activities and prepares reports as required.
• Assist in medical clinic educational activities.
• Participates in all promotional activities sponsored by the Center.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED