Community Health Worker II

Harris Health; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Harris Health in Houston seeks a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join its interdisciplinary care team. The CHW will assess patient needs across economic, social, and health domains, helping develop team-based action plans and supporting patients in prioritizing goals.

The role includes eligibility screening, health insurance enrollment, and coordinating prevention screening and lifestyle modifications. Must have a health services-related degree and CHW certification within a year.

Competenze

• Hybrid requirements: experience in patient navigation or care management preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to travel within Harris County and work with a care team.

Mansioni

• Assist patients with Eligibility Screening and Health Insurance Enrollment.
• Coordinate Prevention Screening and health promotion activities.
• Support lifestyle modification and disease management efforts.
• Serve as a point person for a panel of patients and collaborate with care teams.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual preferred

PC proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in health services or related field

High School Diploma or GED with experience

Texas DSHS CHW Certification within first year

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About Us
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Summary
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will serve as an integral member of Harris Health's interdisciplinary care team, partnering to help patients improve their health holistically. The CHW will work directly with patients to assess needs across all aspects of their lives, including economic and social challenges alongside their physical and mental health needs. The information gathered will support the development of a team-based action plan, and the ongoing work with the patient will include establishing the patient's priorities and working together on goals. The CHW will be the point person for a panel of patients, available and accessible to provide assistance. They will work alongside, and will be supported by, a care team associated with each patient in order to help improve patients' total health.
The CHW will support patients with services that may include but is not limited to Eligibility Screening, Health Insurance Enrollment, Prevention Screening, Coordinating Special Project and Lifestyle Modification.
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience/Education:
Bachelor's Degree in health services, public health, sociology, psychology or related field (And)
One (1) Year Work Experience with patient navigation, care management, or any kind of direct service provision to patients in a community health/outreach, and/or health care setting
(Or)
High School Diploma or GED (And)
Five (5) Years Work Experience with patient navigation, care management, or any kind of direct service provision to patients in a community health/outreach, social resource agencies and/or health care setting
Communication Skills: Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact) and Writing/ Correspondence
Licenses & Certification: Texas DSHS CHW Certification required within first year of employment
Language
Bilingual Skills (Preferred): Spanish/English; English/Vietnamese
Proficiencies: Personal Computer
Job Attributes
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical Abilities and Electronic Medical Record- Average skills achieved upon training
Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute, Travel, Weekends
Other Special Requirements

• The CHW have access to reliable transportation to travel to worksites throughout Harris County.
• Have a have a passion for working within the community you are a part of, or have been a part of in the past.
• Want to improve the health of patients and communities.
• Is a self-starter and a thinker who is eager to learn, improve, and grow.