• Program Coordinator II CHW

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Program Coordinator II CHW

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University Health Science Center

     

    Department

     

    Center for Community Health & Aging

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Our Commitment

     

    Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

     

    Who we are

     

    As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health (https://health.tamu.edu/index.html) 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 Program Coordinator II performs administrative duties and community engagement activities for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience .

    Please note:

    + This position may require up to 25% or more travel

    + This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

    + This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance

     

    Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume .

    Required education and experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Four years of experience in program management, coordination or related areas.

    Required Licenses and Certifications

    + Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI).

    Preferred qualifications

    + Experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.

    + Experience working within a State of Texas-certified Community Health Worker (CHW) training program/site

    + Experience providing CHW training sessions.

    + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

    + Utilizes sound judgment.

    + Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral)

    Responsibilities

    Program Coordination

    + Works with the Community Health Organizer to expand area knowledge and understanding of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs across a multiple-county service area.

    + Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer on logistical support to plan community events, including scheduling, room setup, technical support, catering services, and ensuring a seamless transition from inception to post-event activities.

    + Provides culturally appropriate support and information on opioid prevention awareness and education.

    + Attends routine TOPS program meetings and required training sessions.

    + Assists in identifying funding opportunities.

    + Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.

    Community Engagement and Training

    + Completes training in the TOPS K12 opioid prevention education program and collaborates with the Community Health Organizer as a co-peer-leader to train community partners in the curriculum.

    + Engages with school and community key decision-makers to promote and educate about the TOPS initiative.

    + Delivers community opioid prevention awareness campaigns, specifically fentanyl, in targeted Texas locations.

    + Works with the Community Health Organizer on data collection for opioid prevention awareness and education programs, including completing training to perform these duties.

    + Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer to prepare monthly reports and track progress with youth opioid prevention education and service program activities.

    Stakeholder Relationship Management

    + Works with the Community Health Organizer on cultivation and engagement events w ith h igh schools and key decision-makers to ensure program milestones are achieved.

    + Conducts site visits across area counties to monitor TOPS activities and provide ongoing support to community and school partners.

    Reporting and Administrative

    + Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity, travel destinations, and other program-related activities.

    + Performs routine reporting of all program activities to monitor progress toward achieving program milestones.

    + Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities.

     

    Why Texas A&M University?

     

    We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

     

    + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas  (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

    + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

    + Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

    + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

    + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

     

    Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.