Community Health Outreach Specialist - Houston, TX - On-site- Part-time

 About the job

Following robust training that includes Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited institution, MEMBERS serving as Community Health Outreach Specialists (CHOS) foment change that renders health equity. Our community health program is based on non-clinical approaches for improving health, preventing disease and reducing health disparities through addressing social, behavioral, environmental, economic and medical determinants of health in a geographically defined population. Located in apartment communities, the program works with residents who are also supported by a broad range of programs that we run in tandem at the same location. Current Members say,"this experience has transformed my own life," and "working with these individuals each day fulfills me in ways I could never have imagined."

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Member Duties : Duties: --Following robust training that includes Community Health Worker Certification from an accredited institution, MEMBERS serving as Community Health Outreach Specialist (CHWS) address healthcare inequity through action. --Outreach in ASPIRE communities and other underserved populations through partner sites. --Provide health education and resources. --Craft information materials for dissemination to target audiences. --Coordinate well-patient and vaccine clinics with partners. --Stay current on available resources and services. --Maintain regular and accurate records.

Program Benefits : Robust Training in variety of fields , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas

Children/Youth , Health , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills

General Skills , Passion for serving others , Leadership , Team Work .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Health Outreach Specialist

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

Work Schedule Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations TEXAS Houston/Galveston

Languages

All languages are welcome

Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 05/15/2025 To 05/31/2026

Contact Carole Juarez

100 W Oaks Mall

Houston TX 77082

832-967-7300

americorps-houston2@sewausa.org

www.sewausa.org/houston

Listing ID 119632

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