Community Health Worker - REV-UP

Job Title

Community Health Worker - REV-UP

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

$11.50 hourly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M College of Nursing is looking for a Community Health Worker to serve as a member of our Rural Health Clinic Expanded Vaccine Uptake Program (REV-UP) Team to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among rural and underserved communities by improving vaccine confidence through education, training, and service delivery. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Description Summary: The Community Health Worker I, under general supervision will serve on the Rural Health Clinic Expanded Vaccine Uptake Program (REV-UP) team to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among rural and underserved communities by improving vaccine confidence through education, training, and service delivery. This is a part-time grant funded position expected to work 5-8 per week. During peak times, hours may increase dependent on needs of the program, but will not exceed 20 hours per week.

This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. The current grant and/or contract funding is through 06/30/2022. This position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and satisfactory job performance.

Required Education:

• Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related experience in public health, health outreach, and education.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or public health and/or enrolled in a healthcare or public health degree program

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified Community Health Worker (CHW), or able to successfully complete the CHW certification within three months of employment

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel throughout designated area to attend various community health events.

Preferred Experience:

• More than two years of related experience in public health, health outreach, and education.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW),

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in community health fairs and school events to provide vaccine education
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs on immunization and vaccine-preventable conditions
• Explore barriers to vaccination and implement evidence-based programs to overcome vaccine hesitancy
• Motivates community members to be active and engaged in their health.
• Assists community members in overcoming barriers through education and engagement in order to bolster vaccination confidence rates
• Conduct community resource assessment
• Accurately maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity and destinations
• Identify vaccination hubs in catchment area counties
• Provide navigation to vaccination hubs in catchment area counties
• Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources and service programs provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants:  Applications received by College of Nursing must have all job application data entered and  must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job application data and attachments could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Job Title

Community Health Worker - REV-UP

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

$11.50 hourly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M College of Nursing is looking for a Community Health Worker to serve as a member of our Rural Health Clinic Expanded Vaccine Uptake Program (REV-UP) Team to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among rural and underserved communities by improving vaccine confidence through education, training, and service delivery. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Description Summary: The Community Health Worker I, under general supervision will serve on the Rural Health Clinic Expanded Vaccine Uptake Program (REV-UP) team to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among rural and underserved communities by improving vaccine confidence through education, training, and service delivery. This is a part-time grant funded position expected to work 5-8 per week. During peak times, hours may increase dependent on needs of the program, but will not exceed 20 hours per week.

This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. The current grant and/or contract funding is through 06/30/2022. This position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and satisfactory job performance.

Required Education:

• Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related experience in public health, health outreach, and education.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or public health and/or enrolled in a healthcare or public health degree program

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified Community Health Worker (CHW), or able to successfully complete the CHW certification within three months of employment

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel throughout designated area to attend various community health events.

Preferred Experience:

• More than two years of related experience in public health, health outreach, and education.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW),

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in community health fairs and school events to provide vaccine education
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs on immunization and vaccine-preventable conditions
• Explore barriers to vaccination and implement evidence-based programs to overcome vaccine hesitancy
• Motivates community members to be active and engaged in their health.
• Assists community members in overcoming barriers through education and engagement in order to bolster vaccination confidence rates
• Conduct community resource assessment
• Accurately maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity and destinations
• Identify vaccination hubs in catchment area counties
• Provide navigation to vaccination hubs in catchment area counties
• Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources and service programs provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants:  Applications received by College of Nursing must have all job application data entered and  must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job application data and attachments could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.