Texas a & M University Health Science Center

Bilingual Community Health Worker II. We are seeking a Bilingual Community Health Worker to engage with community members to ensure awareness of available services and resources.. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW and/or CHWI, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification. Two years of related experience as a Community Health Worker working with Spanish-speaking community members, stakeholders, and completing research and outreach activities. Will require occasional travel outside of Harris County as well as substantial travel within Harris County in the Manchester, Houston, TX area.

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Job Title Bilingual Community Health Worker II Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Environmental And Occupational Health Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Glimpse of the Job Do you enjoy promoting health and wellness in the community? Come join our team at Texas A&M University and be a part of a multifaceted approach that combines education, outreach, support, advocacy, and collaboration to empower individuals and communities to live healthier lives! We are seeking a Bilingual Community Health Worker to engage with community members to ensure awareness of available services and resources. They will be an advocate for the needs of the communities and work to address social determinants of health and improve access to healthcare services. This role will organize and lead workshops, health fairs, and community events to raise awareness about significant health topics. This role oversees the coordination of program planning including implementation, events, and communication. We have two openings available for this position (one full-time and one part-time). Hours are dependent on project demand. Opportunities to contribute: Make a direct impact on individuals and communities Build long lasting relationships Advocate for the needs of individuals and the community Improve access to healthcare services Address social determinates of health Mentor fellow Community Health Workers Who we are The Department of Environmental & Occupational Health seeks to eliminate health disparities and improve quality of life for persons and communities through individual behavior change, environmental interventions, and policy changes. Required Qualifications: Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience Four years of experience in public relations, outreach, training, or related areas Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish Must have valid State of TX Drivers license 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 Knowledge of health care education What you need to know Salary: $19.23 hourly Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Other Requirements and Factors: Work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings. Will require occasional travel outside of Harris County as well as substantial travel within Harris County in the Manchester, Houston, TX area. Must have reliable transportation to complete work-related travel. Will require the ability to temporarily store data in home residence. Why Texas A&M University? Benefits of working at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. You will have access to many benefits and perks, such as: 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 Automatically 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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. by Jobble Associated topics: advertising sales, graphic, marketing, marketing manager, public, public relations, relation, relationship, sales marketing, social media

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