Community Health Worker -Various Divisions (Grant Funded)

City of San Antonio • 78205, TX

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, is responsible for entry level professional community health work in one of several public health programs. Serves as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural proficiency of service delivery and work to improve health equity. Conducts outreach to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. Working conditions are in a community-based environment and an office environment. Exercises no supervision. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Two (2) years of experience working as a Community Health Worker (CHW), health educator, community outreach worker, or community organizer.
• A valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within thirty (30) days after becoming a resident of the State of Texas.
• Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio and successfully complete the San Antonio's Cash-Handling Certification Training.
• Knowledge of programs and services provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations that work to improve the health of the community.
• Knowledge of basic public health issues, methods and principles.
• Knowledge of social skills demonstrative of empathy and support.
• Skill in interpersonal, community building, and conflict mediation.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to facilitate meetings in either community or home settings.
• Ability to successfully manage competing demands.
• Ability to work within a team environment and work collaboratively to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with families who face exceptional challenges.
• Ability to share information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement educational programs.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Community Health Worker Certification.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Employ strategic community building and organizing techniques to engage key internal and community stakeholders around health issues and health equity, including grassroots community-based organizations, health centers, schools, community leaders, and community members.
• Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
• Interpret, translate, or provide culturally appropriate linkages related to health services or information for community members.
• Provide feedback to public health providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
• Refer community members to needed health and social services.
• Provide health education or disseminate health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
• Collect information from individuals about their general health.
• Identify the health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
• Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
• Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members.
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Extensive community interaction is performed by using direct and various methods of communication conducting outreach and visiting the community including using office equipment to provide health and social services.
• Performs related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2 . Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.
• SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1 , all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

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