Community Health Worker - Honors College

Title: Community Health Worker I
- Honors College

Department: Tx Inst Measure, Eval & Stat

Salary: $16.63-$18.00

Helps move program efforts forward with the UH Community Health Worker (CHW) initiative by providing outreach, navigation and eligibility assistance for participants of various programs.

• Serves as point of contact between community/neighborhood and the UH CHW initiative.
• Establishes rapport with community members and families participating in the UH CHW initiatives.
• Recruits program participants for study.
• Conducts home/site visits to identify needs for services and provide information and referrals to diverse resources.
• Maintains case record documents providing thorough documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves as peer trainer for new or less experienced staff.
• Partners with CHWs and staff members to assist in contacting community members participating in UH initiatives.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the organization and CHW Initiative programs.
• Maintains partnerships with community based organizations (local schools/ school districts or health and community non‑profits or stakeholders in the CHWs community/neighborhood).
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• Education:
  
  Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• Certification/Licensing:
  Texas State Community Health Worker Certification obtained within at least the last 12 months.
• Additional:
  Have a CHW certification or are in the process of completing a CHW training course.

This position will be paid on a grant. The position will have an end date of August 31, 2027.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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