Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Sr Community Health Wrkr in El Paso, Texas
40163BR
Extended Job Title:
Sr Community Health Wrkr
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Performs duties with higher levels of responsibility and complexity associated with a specialized function of a Community Health Worker. Duties may vary, but can be generally described as: planning, assigning, coordinating, directing, scheduling, evaluating, verifying, training, and processing of information. A thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and methods for the area of responsibility is required. Initiative and independent judgments are frequently exercised in formulating procedures or methods, and in program coordination.
Requisition ID:
40163BR
Optional Attachments:
Transcript
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Help develop, implement, and participate in strategic health education and outreach initiatives with staff, students, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and service agreements. This includes scheduling, facilitating communication across teams, tracking and reporting recruitment and education activities.
Support the development and implementation of tools to assess program performance and impact, collect data, gather feedback from participants, and provide support in the compiling of reports to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Complete program-required trainings on relevant health and outreach topics.
Attend meetings to report back to CHWs on outreach initiatives, work with CHWs to produce and/or update program materials.
Provide support in identifying grant opportunities and managing grant-funded projects to expand resources, improve program outreach, and support program sustainability.
Complete administrative tasks related to procurement, tracking program expenses, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of health related topics including, community needs, resources, services and programs available. 8. Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines in regard to participant information.
Train community health workers (CHWs)/promotores in provision of health education/health information and effective community engagement strategies to ensure adherence to program protocols.
Under direction of program director, supervise and manage assignments of CHWs.
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
Yes
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong Communication Skills, Valid Drivers License with reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the community for outreach activities.
Flexibility to potentially work non-traditional hours as program needs dictate.
Bilingual (English/Spanish). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional certifications or coursework in public health, community health, or related fields.
Prior experience in program coordination, supervision, or training CHWs.
Strong knowledge of health education principles and community outreach strategies.
In-depth understanding of the local community’s cultural, socioeconomic, and health-related challenges.
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Interprofessional Education El Paso
Required Attachments:
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .
Job Group:
Social Services
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Five years progressively responsible CHW experience.
Additional education and/or related experience to equal five years may substitute on a year for year basis.
Community Health Worker Certification
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .
