Community Health Worker - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

_Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation._

This is a Grant-Funded position with a projected end date of February 2025

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Team Lead, the Community Health Worker is responsible for supporting Harris County Public Health's outreach activities and serves as the key liaison to educate, promote, and connect community members to all HCPH programs/services specifically on behalf of the Maternal and Child Health and Clinical Health Services Programs. This position will primarily work in the community through various outreach activities within Harris County, while also completing inoffice tasks/projects to support overall outreach team objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for diverse outreach, education and community coordination activities such as canvassing local businesses/organizations, attending community events, conducting outreach phone calls, and giving presentations
Maintain knowledge/skills to educate, promote, and connect community members to all HCPH programs/services
Track, collect, and submit outreach service data on a daily and weekly basis
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and organizations to create and sustain innovative partnerships
Responsible for initiating referrals to HCPH programs/services, while ensuring community members' confidentiality
Create and deliver educational presentations/workshops on public health topics for diverse target audiences
Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer-
Requirements:
Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalency
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office-
Must communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Core Competencies:

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_ Organizational Leadership_

Understand the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

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_ Collaboration_

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

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_ Innovation_

Ability to adapt to change

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_ Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics_

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Selfmotivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

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_ Communication_

Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

General Information:

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Grant-Funded | Full-Time position

Monday

Friday | 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.
Other days and hours as necessary

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health
Office of Communication, Education & Engagement:
7457 Harwin Drive Houston Texas, 77036

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
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