Community Health Worker II
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Community Health Worker II

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Environmental And Occupational Health

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: McAllen, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and 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, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 recruits participants, assesses community needs, and connects participants to social and community support resources. This position co-leads data collection and program assessment and provides periodic support to Together for a Better Tomorrow program functions.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Other Factors/Requirements: Persons in this position should be able to work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings. This position will require occasional travel outside of the Lower Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley (multiple Counties). Persons in this position should be able to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines. This position will require the ability to temporarily store data in home residence.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of related experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW and/or CHWI, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of 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

Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Implementation: Participates in participant 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: Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.