Community Relations Specialist

Perfection Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Health Department seeks temporary staff to conduct home visits, serve as a liaison with the community and City Human Services, and connect the senior program with Congregate. The role requires professionalism when working with the elderly and the public, and duties may include additional tasks as assigned.

Applicants must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with AP 2-2 policy. Vaccination requirements and TB screening are part of Employee Health onboarding in Houston.

Qualifications

• Must have basic grammar, spelling, punctuation knowledge.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Occasionally enter patients' homes to check on them.
• Act as liaison between the community and City Human Services.
• Provide referrals, information, and link the senior program with Congregate.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Basic literacy

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Temps may occasionally enter patients' homes to check on them. Acts as a liaison between the community and City Human Services, with occasional focus on serving seniors at the Sunnyside Health Center location. Provides referrals, information, and links the senior program with Congregate. Must have a professional demeanor with working with the elderly and the community. Will perform other duties as assigned. Must have a valid Texas Drive and comply with AP 2-2 policy.

SPECIFICATIONS

Note: It is mandatory that all Houston Health Department Temporary Employees are REQUIRED to be current on their vaccinations. Upon your initial visit to Employee Health, expect to receive a Tuberculosis Skin Test, administration of vaccines that are not up to date, and blood work if needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE: 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 a GED

LICENSE: May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving .

EXPERIENCE: Six months of experience are required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT: There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions

PHYSICAL SKILL: Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.