Public Health Specialist

1 day ago

Tyler, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time

Job Summary:

As a Public Health Specialist with CHRISTUS Health, you will play a vital role in addressing public health needs in local communities. You will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to provide screening, referral, and navigation services to individuals and their families. Your primary goal will be to connect people with social and medical services to resolve their identified needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide culturally competent patient-centered care to develop a care plan, identifying individual barriers and goals to improve areas of need.
  • Act as an intermediary for individuals, aiding communication between individuals and clinical and community service providers.
  • Provide education and information about health, wellness, and social services.
  • Collect and maintain data on referrals and outcomes while adhering to established protocols and protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
  • Perform tasks that align with the identified priorities of the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.

About the Role:

This role is part of a partnership between CHRISTUS Health and Public Health AmeriCorps, a collaboration between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The main goals of this partnership are to address public health needs of local communities and create pathways to good quality public health-related careers through onsite experience and training.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Good judgment, initiative, and flexibility
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with others, remaining open-minded and nonjudgmental.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about health issues, the healthcare system, and community services.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • 1 year of experience volunteering, working in the community, or working in a healthcare facility, public health department, or community-based organization preferred.
  • Promotor(a) or Community Health Workers Certification or willingness to obtain within six months of start.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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