Health Promotion Specialist - Houston, United States - Spring Branch Community Health Center

Spring Branch Community Health Center
Spring Branch Community Health Center
Verified Company
Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Certified Community Health Worker or Certified Medical Assistant
  • Knowledge of Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHCs), Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) community resources, and housingrelated providers as well as services.
  • Must be comfortable and culturally competent to work with special populations such as LGBTQI+, People Experiencing Homelessness, and/or People Experiencing Behavioral Health Issues or Concerns.
  • At least two years of paid experience providing HIV testing services to individuals at high risk for acquiring HIV/STI as well as individuals newly diagnosed with HIV/STI
  • Bilingual
  • English/Spanish is preferred.
  • Reliable transportation to and from SBCHC clinics.
  • Valid Texas Driver's License and personal automobile insurance
  • Must pass preemployment background check and drug test.
  • Lived experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Provides targeted outreach and recruitment including HIV testing (e.g. venipuncture, Orasure, Oraquick)
  • Offering Evidenced Based Interventions (EBIs) in accordance with the program curriculum.
  • Provides general health education (i.e. cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, diabetes prevention).
  • Communicates with others (internally and externally) to provide or exchange necessary information.
  • Performs quality management/assurance activities.
  • Must be highly available and flexible to work some late nights and maintain a flexible schedule.
  • Other duties as described by the supervisor.

Pay:
From $17.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person
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