Community Health Worker - FT Days

Texas Health Resources • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Community Health Worker
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Primarily in the Arlington area
Work hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
This is a grant funded position and subject to the award and continuation of the contract
Community Health Department Highlights
· Facilitate access to health services for underserved community members
· Role is connected to system changes to address social determinants of health
· Empowered to be a servant leader in Community Health
· Bilingual Preferred

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a community college or other education institution is preferred.
• Six (6) months customer service experience either face-to-face or by phone is required, bi-lingual a plus.
• Experience working with pregnant and postpartum moms
• Familiarity with prenatal care, postpartum care, Medicaid, uninsured, or underinsured populations.
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support is required within 6 months of hire.
• Six (6) months of public health experience preferred
• Community health worker certification with the state of Texas is preferred.
• Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, ability to problem solve, time management skills, detail-oriented, ability to work independently as well as with others, strong organizational & prioritization skills, and ability to motivate and inspire others, ability to complete required reports.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a community college or other education institution is preferred.
• Six (6) months of public health experience preferred
• Community health worker certification with the state of Texas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Client Support:
• Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Assist patients with personal goal setting and care plans.
• Supports clients with meeting personal goals including but not limited to attending appointments, providing support for scheduling meetings/appointments with agencies and resource providers. Efforts will support development of self-management skills that improve health and well-being.
• Collaborates with Senior Director of Faith/Community Health, regional Community Health Improvement initiatives and Community Health Ministry Strategy to implement Community Health Improvement activities:
• Participate in program development, planning and evaluation.
• Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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