Community Health Worker I- Honors College

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,909 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Houston seeks a Community Health Worker I to assist with outreach and navigation for program participants. This entry-level position does not require prior experience but demands a Texas State Community Health Worker Certification obtained within the last 12 months. Key tasks include establishing community connections, recruiting program participants, and maintaining documentation. The position offers full-time employment funded by grants with an end date of August 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions as obtained through a high school diploma or GED.
• Texas State Community Health Worker Certification within the last 12 months.
• CHW certification or in process of completing a CHW training course.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact between community and the CHW initiative.
• Establish rapport with community members participating in initiatives.
• Recruit program participants for studies.
• Conduct home visits to identify service needs.
• Maintain thorough documentation of case records.
• Train new or less experienced staff.
• Assist in contacting community members for initiatives.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Job description

Title: Community Health Worker I- Honors College

Department: Tx Inst Measure, Eval & Stat

Salary: $16.63-$18.00

Helps move program efforts forward with the UH Community Health Worker (CHW) initiative by providing outreach, navigation and eligibility assistance for participants of various programs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as point of contact between community/neighborhood and the UH CHW initiative.
• Establishes rapport with community members and families participating in the UH CHW initiatives.
• Recruits program participants for study.
• Conducts home/site visits to identify needs for services and provide information and referrals to diverse resources.
• Maintains case record documents providing thorough documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves as peer trainer for new or less experienced staff.
• Partners with CHWs and staff members to assist in contacting community members participating in UH initiatives.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the organization and CHW Initiative programs.
• Maintains partnerships with community based organizations (local schools/ school districts or health and community non‑profits or stakeholders in the CHWs community/neighborhood).
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certification/Licensing: Texas State Community Health Worker Certification obtained within at least the last 12 months.
• Additional: Have a CHW certification or are in the process of completing a CHW training course.

This position will be paid on a grant. The position will have an end date of August 31, 2027.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education