Outreach Worker II

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

6d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Division of Academic & Strategic Collaborations leverages partnerships with public and private organizations to help create life-long educational and economic opportunities, discover and share solutions to societal challenges, and enrich lives through cultural events and services. The work for this position is directly under the Western Region of the Colonias Program which strives to help improve the quality of lives along the border though strengthening partnerships. This Outreach Worker II position is responsible for performing mid-level clerical Outreach Center activities such as conducting personal interviews, attending training, translating, recruiting volunteers, conduct community education workshops, dissemination of health improvement information, assisting with implementing services, and assisting with scheduling and assignment issues. This position is grant funded and temporary. Position is located in El Paso, TX.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of relevant experience paid or voluntary, in community activities.
Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Inability to obtain a valid Texas driver License may result in termination.
May be subject to yearly Motor Vehicle Record/driver license checks.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
Must have knowledge of Colonia communities.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

Valid Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker certificate from Texas Department of Health Services.
Ability to work evenings and weekends is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs outreach activities by conducting personal interviews with residents of the Colonia areas by traveling in the area to speak with the Colonia residents to provide information and education about the programs available to them.
Will take a lead role in describing and implementing services.
Works with the team to document recruitment and education activities.
Establishes rapport with individuals in targeted communities that are being asked to participate in the Project activities and encourage participation to improve overall health.
Serves as direct assistant to the Regional Director/Associate Director and Program Coordinator, serving as their back up as necessary.
Serves as the line supervisor for the other Outreach Workers and volunteers
Assists with development of programs.
Develops strategies for recruitment of other residents as volunteers to help with providing services and information to the residents.
Prepares reports on numbers and other information regarding personal contacts made.
Performs telephone duties at the Center as needed.
Will schedule visits and coordinate assignment of other duties.
Serves as a liaison between the residents and the Center activities and programs.
Serves as a liaison between the Program Coordinator and the other Outreach Workers.
Provides assistance in translating in an understandable manner what is required of the residents to participate in programs currently being offered at the Center.
Receives feedback from Outreach Workers on how to better explain programs and implements their suggestions when possible.
Discusses the feedback with the Program Coordinator when necessary for possible program changes.
Attends training that includes, but is not limited to health, disease prevention, and health outreach education, youth and elderly services.
Will assist with helping Outreach Worker I employees to understand aspects of the training.
Assists with development of training agencies.
Will assist coordination of schedules of Outreach Worker I and II employees and volunteers for training purposes.
Serves as a role model for other outreach workers.
Leads training sessions for volunteers and informational workshops community residents.
Takes a lead role in preparing the outreach workers for safety concerns.
Ensures other outreach workers/volunteers are adequately prepared for their field work in the Colonia areas.
Performs related administrative tasks, supervising set up of events.

Benefits

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.
Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
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
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: 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