Community Health Worker 2

**Job Title** Community Health Worker II **Agency** Texas A&M University Health Science Center **Department** Environmental And Occupational Health **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** McAllen, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** 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 **Schedule:** Work beyond normal office hours including adaptable work hours on weekends/evenings. **Travel:** Will require occasional travel outside of the Lower Rio Grande Valley as well as substantial travel within the Lower Rio Grande Valley (multiple Counties) **Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   **Responsibilities:** **Program Planning and Implementation** * 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. * 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 **Qualifications:** **Required Education and Experience:** * 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 **Required Licenses and Certifications:** * 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. **Preferred Qualifications:** * 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 **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. **Why Texas A&M University?**   We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.    * [Medical,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/), [and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   * [12-15 days](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays    * Up to [eight hours of paid sick leave](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least [eight hours of paid vacation](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month   * Automatic enrollment in the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas](https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)  * Health and Wellness: [Free exercise programs and release time](https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   * Professional Development: All employees have access to free [LinkedIn Learning](https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    * [Educational release time and tuition assistance](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   * [Living Well,](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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.