Community Health Worker II

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree