Community Health Worker-Entry Level

BCFS Health & Human Services•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing outreach, education, and recruitment of eligible families for program services in Smith County while maintaining compliance with agency policies and procedures and established state/federal standards and requirements.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
2 years of job experience.
Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of college-level coursework in a related field.

Responsibilities

Determine eligibility of families for program services and state benefits.
Submit state benefit applications and supporting documents through YourTexasBenefits website.
Enter participant intake information into Salesforce and create a file.
Maintain a list of applications' status and updated the Salesforce database.
Provide safe, secure, and supervised transportation for the service population assigned to this position for transport.
Provide referrals to families based on needs identified while conducting outreach efforts.
Inspect company vehicles and fill out a checklist prior to using the vehicle.
Assist with coordinating and promoting Healthy Start sponsored events and meetings, including Consortium, support groups, and community events.
Build collaborative relationships with the community, health care providers, community leaders, service agencies, policymakers, funding sources, and target audiences.
Facilitate meetings and/or training for program families.
Communicate consistently and effectively with the program supervisor regarding any concerns or issues relating to community outreach efforts.
Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, families, and community members and complying with the required dress code, at all times.