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    Community Health Worker - Leander, United States - Gateway Community Health Center

    Gateway Community Health Center
    Gateway Community Health Center Leander, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    DESCRIPTION: Influences clients to assume responsibility for their own health and serves as a health advisor offering clients encouragement, support, and health education through community outreach and educational presentations.


    SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Director of Health Education & Training and/or Program Manager.


    TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires intermittent sitting and standing; may require moving up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment such as: computer, telephone, calculator and copier. Travel required.


    FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Promotes program/Center services.
    • Responsible for recruitment and management of clients.
    • Assists with the follow-up of clients referred to program/center.
    • Schedules educational and/or promotional activities.
    • Assists client to complete forms pertinent to the program/Center.
    • Responsible for learning required teaching guides and Center services, programs and procedures.
    • Compiles information required for monthly activity reports.
    • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
    • Plans activities as required.
    • Assists manager in the development of educational materials.
    • Keeps records of his/her daily activities and prepares reports as required.
    • Assist in medical clinic educational activities.
    • Participates in all promotional activities sponsored by the Center.
    • Must demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program. High school/GED diploma may be substituted for three year of relevant professional-level work experience in health education or related field.
    • Possess a Promotor de Salud/Community Health Worker Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or been able to obtain the certification within seven months of hiring date.
    • Must be able to work long hours during the week and weekends as necessary.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
    • Possess means of transportation.
    • Valid Texas Driver's License and minimum liability insurance.
    • Must be able to drive within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of Hispanic culture and customs.
    • Knowledge of community health problems.
    • Ability to work effectively with others and to deal tactfully with professional personnel as well as with the public.
    • Ability to motivate and work with individuals in target areas to promote community education and client participation.
    • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making recommendations.
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