CHRISTUS Community Connector I

AmeriCorps

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Certification as a CHW

Education award upon successful completion of service

Training

Job summary

A notable nonprofit health organization is seeking an AmeriCorps Community Connector I in Irving, Texas. The role involves providing culturally competent screening and navigation services, building relations with community members, and delivering education on health resources. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and should be prepared to invest in community health improvement initiatives. This full-time position offers a living allowance, healthcare coverage, and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18, with no maximum age limit.
Effective communication skills to establish trusting relationships.
Knowledge of social services and public health resources.
Familiarity with privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

Screen for social needs and develop action plans.
Educate individuals about available healthcare and social resources.
Enhance care quality by coordinating activities with providers.
Maintain up-to-date information about resources in the community.
Coordinate activities to aid communication between individuals and providers.
Assist with chronic disease self-management and primary care access.
Collaborate with partners to obtain feedback on referrals and outcomes.
Document activities while protecting confidentiality.

Skills

Communications

Social Services

Team Work

General Skills

Public Health

Computers/Technology

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The CHRISTUS Community Connections program began in September 2025 in response to the need to address health related social needs in the communities in which CHRISTUS Health services. Community Connections addresses the social determinants of health by providing patients and community members in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico with screening, education, referral, and navigation services to address needs identified, linking individuals between health and social services. Working collaboratively as part of a team of AmeriCorps Community Connector Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative staff, the AmeriCorps Community Connector I provides culturally competent, patient-centered screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and families with appropriate social and medical resources. The role includes developing care plans, identifying barriers and goals, supporting communication between individuals and service providers, and delivering education on health, wellness, and community resources. The Community Connector I also collects and maintains referral and outcome data in accordance with established protocols and confidentiality requirements and supports initiatives aligned with the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based non-profit health and wellness system dedicated to extending the health ministry of Jesus Christ with a particular concern for improving the health outcomes and resolving the social needs of historically underserved individuals.

Member Duties

Screen for social needs, develop action plans, and link individuals to appropriate community resources through referral and navigation services.
Establish trusting relationships through ongoing visits and/or follow-up phone calls.
Educate and inform individuals about healthcare, social and community resources, wellness, and disease prevention.
Obtain and maintain up-to-date information about resources in the community.
Enhance care quality by coordinating activities and aiding communication between individuals and healthcare and/or community resource providers.
Assist with chronic disease self-management, medication adherence, and primary care access.
Collaborate with community partners to obtain feedback on the results of referral and navigation services.
Complete appropriate documentation while protecting the confidentiality of personal information.

Program Benefits