Community Health Worker I
Job Posting for Community Health Worker I at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Community Health Worker I
Job Requisition Number
COA089166
Position Number
118904
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
APH CD Prevention & Control
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school diploma or equivalent, plus three (3) years of related experience providing services in a community setting, including two (2) years of experience working as a Community Health Worker.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a State of Texas Community Health Worker certification.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
This position is part of a grant-funded program to train, deploy, and engage Community Health Workers in COVID-19 response and in preventing chronic disease to improve community health, well-being, and resiliency.
This position is part of a grant-funded program to train, deploy, and engage Community Health Workers in COVID-19 response and in preventing chronic disease to improve community health, well-being, and resiliency.
This position will do outreach on COVID-19 prevention and chronic disease prevention through events, health fairs, tabling, block walking, and 1 on 1 and group presentations. This position will partner with schools, faith-based organizations, workplaces, and other partners to reach communities with health disparities including Hispanic/Latinx communities, African American/Black communities and low-income communities.
This position will work to improve community health through providing diabetes education classes, diabetes prevention classes, and physical activity opportunities in community locations. This position will also provide referrals to health and social services such as food access, housing, health care services and use a screening tool with individuals to determine resource and referral needs.
APH Information:
- This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan.
- Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website.
Immunization Requirement:
Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
Regarding your application:
- Qualifying education experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly stated on your application.
- Resumes are required , but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the hiring department.
- A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
- Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
Additional Information:
- When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
- This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
If you are selected to interview:
- Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
Electronic Notification to Applications:
- Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
- Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$20.68- $22.99
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday
Some evening and weekend hours will be required to fulfill job duties.
Some evening and weekend hours will be required to fulfill job duties.
Job Close Date
06/07/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Health
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Grant Funded
Category
Professional
Location
RBJ 15 Waller Street Austin, TX
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification as a Community Health Worker through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Experience with outreach with underserved communities including Hispanic/Latinx and African American/Black communities.
- Experience providing information on health topics in either a group setting or 1-on-1.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Provides culturally congruent health education to clients and groups.
- Assists clients in accessing community resources and other basic need support.
- Identifies client needs and connects client to appropriate resources.
- Identifies and documents cultural and socioeconomic barriers between clients and service providers.
- Identifies target population gatekeepers and outreach sites and conducts community outreach as requested.
- Provides continuous coaching and support for clients to sustain active participation in their personal health management, which may include performing home visits and assisting clients in appointments with primary care providers or other service providers.
- Maintains electronic health records and client information in accordance with HIPPA privacy standards.
- Facilitates communication and coordinates services between service providers and clients.
- Collaborates with other program staff to support continuum of services/care.
- Expands knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of community and family environmental conditions that affect a client’s social adjustment.
- Knowledge of principles of culture, cultural competency, and cultural humility.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of case management.
- Knowledge of public health and social service resources.
- Knowledge of personal computers and word processing software.
- Knowledge of reporting procedures.
- Skill in communicating both orally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, officials, clients, providers, regulatory agencies, and the public.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency.
- Ability to recognize and address barriers to care that result in better outcomes.
- Ability to plan and share culturally appropriate health information.
- Ability to work with and relate to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability to use critical thinking and apply cultural sensitivity to interactions with the general public.
- Ability to perform assigned duties in the absence of close supervision
- Ability to complete applications for assistance.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with clients, providers, or others in a professional manner.
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA and Texas privacy laws.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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