Community Health Worker - Healthy Neighborhoods (Grant Funded)

City of San Antonio•Tx 78210, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs entry-level professional community health work in a public health program. Serves as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services, improve the quality and cultural proficiency of service delivery, and advance health equity. Conducts outreach to implement community programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. The work takes place in both community-based and office environments, and the position exercises no supervision. This is a grant-funded, unclassified position with no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. It is subject to at-will employment and may be terminated at any time for any reason. The San Antonio Metro Health District provides services to clients who may pose a risk of exposure to and transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions must obtain relevant immunizations under SAMHD policy, with requests for exemptions reviewed. Staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decisions affecting the community. The work location is 512 E Highland Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78210. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends as needed for special events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency.
Two years of experience working as a Community Health Worker, health educator, community outreach worker, or community organizer.
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License, or ability to obtain one within 30 days after becoming a Texas resident.
Selected applicants must complete a background check with satisfactory results and successfully complete San Antonio's Cash-Handling Certification Training.
Knowledge of programs and services provided by governmental and nongovernmental organizations that work to improve community health.
Knowledge of basic public health issues, methods, and principles.
Knowledge of social skills demonstrating empathy and support.
Interpersonal, community-building, and conflict-mediation skills.
Skill in using a personal computer and associated software.
Ability to facilitate meetings in community or home settings.
Ability to manage competing demands successfully.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment toward common goals and objectives.
Ability to work with families facing exceptional challenges.
Ability to share information with 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 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

Use strategic community-building and organizing techniques to engage internal and community stakeholders around health issues and health equity, including community organizations, health centers, schools, community leaders, and community members.
Identify or contact members of high-risk or targeted groups, including minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Interpret, translate, or provide culturally appropriate connections to health services or information for community members.
Provide feedback to public health providers on improving service accessibility or acceptability.
Refer community members to needed health and social services.
Provide health education or disseminate health information to schools, community groups, targeted families, or individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.
Collect information from individuals about their general health and identify health care needs in a community or target area.
Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
Attend community meetings and health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships.
Distribute flyers, brochures, and other informational or educational materials to targeted communities.
Conduct extensive community outreach and visits using direct and varied communication methods and office equipment to provide health and social services.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.