Community Health Worker II

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

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  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.

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  Participates in research related to health promotion and disease prevention.

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  Serves as an instructor to CHW students and trainees in formal, structured programs.

• 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.

• 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:

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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.