Community Health Worker II

Job title: Community Health Worker II in McAllen, TX at reputed company University Company: reputed company University Job description: Job Title Community Health Worker IIAgency Texas A&M reputed company Science CenterDepartment Environmental And Occupational HealthProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location McAllen, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects reputed company perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, reputed company, and Selfless Service.Who we areAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M reputed company 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.reputed company wantThe 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 reputed company reputed company program functions.What you need to knowSalary: 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 reputed company including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings. This position will require occasional travel reputed company of the reputed company Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel reputed company the reputed company 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.QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceAssociate degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experienceFour years of reputed company experienceRequired Licenses and CertificationsDepartment of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW and/or CHWI, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora CertificationPreferred QualificationsTwo years of reputed company experience as a Community Health Worker working with Spanish-speaking community members, stakeholders, and completing research and reputed company activitiesPublic relations and marketing experienceExperience with assisting or leading training effortsExperience with data collection and data management effortsExperience with community-based participatory research effortsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong verbal and written communication skills in English and SpanishAbility to multitask and work cooperatively with othersAbility to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentialityStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsKnowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applicationsStrong computer literacy including ability to troubleshoot and provide technological supportResponsibilitiesProgram 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 reputed company to health promotion and disease prevention. Serves as an instructor to CHW reputed company 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 reputed company reputed company” 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., with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiumsof annual paid holidaysUp to and at least each monthAutomatically enrollment in theHealth and Wellness:Professional Development: reputed company employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and morefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeea program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have reputed company job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide reputed company job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage reputed company applicants to upload a resume or use a reputed company profile to pre-populate the online application.reputed company positions are reputed company-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 reputed company.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Expected salary: Location: McAllen, TX Apply for the job now! Apply for this job