Community Health Outreach Specialist

AmeriCorps; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon completion

Robust Training in variety of fields

Living Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Community Health Outreach Specialist to work in Texas, focusing on health equity through community-based outreach and education. The role involves coordinating health resources, conducting outreach in ASPIRE communities, and maintaining records of services provided.

Program start date is 09/01/2026 and end date 08/31/2027, with a part-time schedule in Houston/Galveston areas. Spanish-speaking candidates are welcomed; all languages are welcome.

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities and teamwork skills are essential.
• Commitment to serving diverse communities and improving health equity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate activities with partners.

Responsibilities

• Follow training and serve as Community Health Outreach Specialist to address health inequities.
• Outreach in ASPIRE communities and other underserved populations through partners.
• Provide health education and resources; craft information materials for dissemination.

Skills

Leadership

General Skills

Passion for serving others

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Following robust training that includes Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited institution, MEMBERS serving as Community Health Outreach Specialists (CHOS) foment change that renders health equity. Our community health program is based on non-clinical approaches for improving health, preventing disease and reducing health disparities through addressing social, behavioral, environmental, economic and medical determinants of health in a geographically defined population. Located in apartment communities, the program works with residents who are also supported by a broad range of programs that we run in tandem at the same location. Current Members say,"this experience has transformed my own life," and "working with these individuals each day fulfills me in ways I could never have imagined."

Member Duties

• Following robust training that includes Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited institution, MEMBERS serving as Community Health Outreach Specialist (CHWS) address healthcare inequity through action.
• Outreach in ASPIRE communities and other underserved populations through partner sites.
• Provide health education and resources.
• Craft information materials for dissemination to target audiences.
• Coordinate well-patient and vaccine clinics with partners.
• Stay current on available resources and services.
• Maintain regular and accurate records.

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Robust Training in variety of fields
• Training
• Living Allowance .

Terms

• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

• Community Outreach
• Health
• Children/Youth
• Education .

Skills

• Leadership
• General Skills
• Passion for serving others
• Team Work .

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Health Outreach Specialist

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

TEXAS Houston/Galveston

Languages

Spanish

All languages are welcome

Accepting Applications

From 05/15/2026 To 08/31/2027

Contact

Carole Juarez

12440 Emily Ct

Sugar Land TX 77478

832-967-7300

[e-mail]

www.sewausa.org/houston

Listing ID

119632