Community Health Worker II

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in College Station, Texas, invites applications for a Community Health Worker II. This grant-funded role involves recruiting participants, coordinating appointments, and collecting data to assess community needs.

You will support and train CHW students, work with Spanish-speaking communities, and liaise with program staff and stakeholders to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Ability to multitask and work with confidential information.
• Experience in community outreach or health education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits participants and assists in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Manages program data, coordinates appointments, and maintains records.
• Acts as liaison between researchers, participants, and stakeholders.
• Participates in training and supervision of CHW students and trainees.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

## Community Health Worker IIApplylocations: College Station, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-096321**Job Title**Community Health Worker II**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**Environmental And Occupational Health**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.What we want The Community Health Worker II, under general supervision, recruits participants, assesses community needs, and connects participants to social and community support resources. Co-leads data collection and program assessment. Provides periodic support to Together for a Better Tomorrow program functions.What you need to know**Schedule:** Work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings. **Travel:** Will require occasional travel outside of the Lower Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley (multiple Counties)**Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.**Responsibilities:****Program Planning and Implementation*** Participates in patient recruitment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation including managing appointments, developing program material, assisting support staff in the flow of participants, and data collection.* Participates in research related to health promotion and disease prevention.* Serves as an instructor to CHW students and trainees in formal, structured programs.**Data Management*** Manages program data to meet program and participant needs, including coordination and communication of program records.* Coordinates appointments, ensuring that appropriate medical records are available.**Program Communication*** Communicates with \"together for a Better Tomorrow\" participants, serving as a liaison between program research staff, community members, and stakeholders.* Assists patients seeking financial and other social and/or community support services.* Other duties as assigned**Qualifications:****Required Education and Experience:*** Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience* Four years of related experience in public relations, outreach, training or related areas**Required Licenses and Certifications:*** Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Two years related experience as a Community Health Worker working with Spanish-speaking community members, stakeholders, and completing research and outreach activities.* Public relations and marketing experience* Experience with assisting or leading training efforts* Experience with data collection and data management efforts* Experience with community-based participatory research efforts**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.* Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.* Strong computer literacy including ability to troubleshoot and provide technological support.**Why Texas A&M University?**We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 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**Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.