Community Health Outreach Specialist

2 weeks ago


Houston, United States AmeriCorps Full time

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."

**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, Living Allowance, Training, Education award upon successful completion of service.
- **Terms**:
Uniforms provided and required, Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Car recommended.
- **Service Areas**:
Health, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Education.
- **Skills**:
Team Work, Passion for serving others, General Skills, Leadership.
- **SUMMARY**

**Program Type**:

- AmeriCorps State / National
- **Program**
- Community Health Outreach Specialist
- **Program Start/End Date**
- 09/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
- **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
- English
- **Accepting Applications**
- From 05/15/2023 To 05/31/2025
- **Contact**
- Carole Juarez
- 100 W Oaks Mall
- Houston TX 77082
- 832-967-7300
- **Listing ID**
- 119632



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