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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

TSU202689

Community Health Worker (CHW), Advance Health Equity Program (Advancing Equity by Building Community Infrastructure through Community Health Workers)

Community Health Worker (CHW), Advance Health Equity Program (Advancing Equity by Building Community Infrastructure through Community Health Workers)

The Community Health Worker (CHW) for the Advance Health Equity Program (Advancing Equity by Building Community Infrastructure through Community Health Workers) works closely with the Advance Health Equity program leaders, TSU-based programs, Faith/community-based organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, clinics, or health-care systems addressing health disparities to provide support, education, coordination, and resource connection for community individuals to promote health equity.The main goal of the Advance Health Equity Program is to advance health equity in communities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic through COVID-19-related and other health priority promotional activities conducted by community health workers (CHWs). This aligns with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s mission to reduce COVID-19-related health disparities and promote health equity among racial/ ethnic minority population. It also aligns with Houston Health Department (HHD)’s goal to build community infrastructure in health promotion to minority communities through CHWs. Under the direct supervision of the Advance Health Equity Program leadership team to perform duties related to the operations, functions, and activities of the project.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:The community health worker (CHW) serves an important function of connecting the underserved community individuals with education, medical screening, resources, and treatment. The CHW is a liaison that provides culturally competent health and social services to the community and has a close understanding of (or able to become knowledgeable about) the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, and life experiences of the community served.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Health promotions, Community Engagement, and Outreach (~50%)

• Cultivate and maintains relationships to advance health equity
• Provides health equity related services to individuals living in communities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
• Connects individuals living in communities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic with resources and health promotions related services
• Collaborate with stakeholders on and off campus to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary services to promote health equity for ethnic minority population
• Becomes knowledgeable about periodic community surveys that 1) provide baseline and follow-up health data, 2) identify program needs and priorities, 3) evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services, and 4) track community health status and behavior
• Incorporate cultural competence, multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into Health promotions, Community Engagement and Outreach services
• Knowledgeable (or able to become knowledgeable) about clinical research participation and advocates for diversity and representation in clinical research/trials
• Prepare materials, set-up, plans, implements, and participates in outreach events, seminars, conferences, and networking activities
• Serves as direct contact for the community by phone, email or website inquiry for all Advance Health Equity programming

• Ensure day to day operations of the Advance Health Equity Program
• Vets and updates all information shared through the Advance Health Equity Program
• Maintain accurate event calendar and communicate event details with the team
• Facilitates communication and coordinates services between the team, sites and the community
• Prepares meeting agendas, reserves rooms and facilities, and distributes minutes of meetings when required
• Answers routine questions concerning the Advance Health Equity Program activities and operations
• Types and edits routine correspondence, reports, and other documents from rough draft to provide final typewritten copy for review and signature
• Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials and operates a variety of standard office equipment
• Compiles all data required for progress report
• Organizes and maintains file system. Files correspondence, materials and other records for future reference according to established file retention schedule and procedures
• Coordinates and tracks pending assignments or requests from internal and external contacts
• Verifies information or records and ensures accuracy and completeness
• Work with student interns, volunteers, and/or peer educators to achieve the goals of the Advance Health Equity Program
• Report directly to the Advance Health Equity Program Director
• Works closely with Advance Health Equity Program Director and other key personnel to prepare reports and deliverables to funding agency
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Orders and maintains supplies and outreach materials for the Advance Health Equity Program
• Tracks Advance Health Equity Program expenditure

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$18.280160 - $21.9357

Associate degree with a minimum of 3 years Community Engagement/Outreach or Health Promotions or high-school diploma/GED certification with a minimum of 6 years Community Engagement/Outreach or Health Promotions similar experience required.

Most relevant degree areas include public health, health promotion, health policy, social work-related degree, or health education. Degrees in other fields may be considered with evidence of sufficient university-level coursework and/or professional continuing education in the areas listed above.

Valid Texas Community Health Worker (CHW) license required.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of basic office and financial processes and procedures
• Texas CHW Core Competencies https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chw/docs/TexasCHW-Competencies-Final.pdf
• Knowledge of specific health disparity issues in vulnerable populations

• Demonstrated skills in implementing community engagement/outreach or health promotion initiatives and educational materials for a diverse group of students, partners, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of educational methods including presentations, workshops, trainings, community engagement/outreach, and small group discussion/facilitation
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of computer software applications (e.g., word processing, excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and statistical software)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other team members and exercise sound judgment
• Detail oriented, Problem-solving, and decision-making
• Multitasking and time management
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with strong public speaking skills
• Demonstrated experience in effective conflict management and resolution

• Independent use of technology, virtual meeting platforms, and social media
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes
• Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
• Ability to adhere to organizational objectives

Bilingual e.g.: Spanish, Asian dialects, etc. preferred.

• Routine office environment
• Sitting or standing in one location much of the time
• Use of video display terminal
• Some travel locally and to surrounding counties in the greater Houston area is expected (~25%) with mileage reimbursement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

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Open to all applicants.