Community Health Worker - Public Health - Health Disparities Contract
Denton County Denton, TX
- Location: Denton, TX
- Categories: Public Health, Purchasing and Warehouse
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 11, 2025
Job Description:
Community Health Worker - Public Health - Health Disparities Contract
Description
DescriptionTHIS POSTION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Community Health Worker performs various health promotion, education, and outreach activities to support the county's public health initiatives and programs. Work involves considerable contact with the community and stakeholders, providing referral, access information, and health education.
Examples of Duties
Educates community on Denton County's Public Health's programs, services, and eligibility.
Educates community on health issues focusing on prevention, access to care, and local resources.
Assesses the community's needs and assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of activities to address health disparities.
Serves as a liaison between the community, health professionals, and health and human service organizations specific to community health.
Develops and evaluates program promotional and educational materials, including continuous assessment of accessibility and inclusivity.
Facilitates community-wide collaborative efforts and events specific to community health improvement.
Tracks, monitors, and documents activities for required reporting.
Synthesizes data to provide grant metric reports, local research efforts, and monitoring of health trends.
Leads focus groups to determine accessibility of communication and education materials specific to community health topics.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Community Health Worker certification is required after 6 months.
Bilingual preferred but not required..
Supplemental Information
This is a grant-funded position that is anticipated to end May 31, 2026.
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Closing Date/Time: Continuous