• Community Health Worker - Stephenville - Weekdays

    Texas Health Resources (Stephenville, TX)


    Community Health Worker

     

    _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

     

    Work location: Primarily in the Stephenville area, with some coverage at THC in Johnson County.

    Work hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm; or 8:00am-4:30pm; or Monday-Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm

    * This is a grant funded position and subject to the award and continuation of the contract

    Community Health Department Highlights

    * Facilitate access to health services for underserved community members

    * Role is connected to system changes to address social determinants of health

    * Empowered to be a servant leader in Community Health

    * Bilingual Preferred

     

    Here's What You Need

    Education

     

    Other Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a community college or other education institution Preferred

    Experience

    6 Months Customer service experience either face-to-face or by phone Required

     

    Licensures and Certifications

     

    BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support within 60 days Required

     

    Skills

     

    Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, ability to problem solve, time management skills, detail-oriented, ability to work independently as well as with others, strong organizational & prioritization skills, and ability to motivate and inspire others, ability to complete required reports.

     

    What You Will Do

    Provide Client Support:

    * Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and families.

    * Assists patients with personal goal setting and care plans.

    * Supports clients with meeting personal goals including but not limited to attending appointments, providing support for scheduling meetings/appointments with agencies and resource providers. Efforts will support development of self-management skills that improve health and well-being.

    Collaborates with Senior Director of Faith/Community Health, regional Community Health Improvement initiatives and Community Health Ministry Strategy to implement Community Health Improvement activities:

    * Participate in program development, planning and evaluation.

    * Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.

    Additional perks of being a Texas Health Community Health Worker:

    + Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

    + Delivery of high-quality patient care

    + Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

    + A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

     

    If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

     

    _Do you still have questions or concerns?_ Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

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    Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.