Community Health Worker
Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$35.
7K - $45.
2K a year Estimated:
$35.
7K - $45.
2K a year Job Description The Community Health Worker/Promotora functions in collaborative practice with families, school personnel, dental/medical professionals and community partners involved with The Center for Children's Health, community agencies, volunteers and co-workers in Cook Children's Health Care System.
Primarily responsible for providing preventative dental/health/safety education, family resources and support services to targeted children and families.
Facilitates and organizes access to oral/medical health care and/or social services for an identified group of children/families.
The Community Health Worker / Promotor(a)'s focus will be to assist children and their families in making healthy lifestyle choices that will lead to an improved quality of life and better overall health.
Skillfully and consistently performs duties per established policies and procedures.
Requires routine travel in Tarrant County with possible travel to neighboring counties as needed.
Education &
Experience:
High School diploma or GED required; Associates preferred TX DSHS Community Health Worker (CHW)/Promotora(es) certificate required Required CE hours to maintain current CHW certification Ability to work autonomously with little supervision Familiarity with basic dental/medical/safety terminology Bilingual in English and another language preferred Minimum 1-year experience in coordinated care or outreach activities required Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
Current CPR certification; or at least required within 90 days of employment TX DSHS Community Health Worker (CHW)/Promotora(es) certificate required Current, valid Texas driver's license with clean driving record Take and pass Cook Children's Defensive Driving course, once employed and annually thereafter Proof of automobile liability insurance (at level required by Cook Children's) Able to drive assigned CCHCS vehicle as an approved driver Must be at least 21 years old Must have reliable transportation necessary for transporting children and families.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Fort Worth, TX 76116:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s):
Are you bilingual in English and another language? License/Certification:
Texas Community Health Worker certificate (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Fort Worth, TX 76116 The Community Health Worker/Promotora functions in collaborative practice with families, school personnel, dental/medical professionals and community partners involved with The Center for Children's Health, community agencies, volunteers and co-workers in Cook Children's Health Care System.
Primarily responsible for providing preventative dental/health/safety education, family resources and support services to targeted children and families.
Facilitates and organizes access to oral/medical health care and/or social services for an identified group of children/families.
The Community Health Worker / Promotor(a)'s focus will be to assist children and their families in making healthy lifestyle choices that will lead to an improved quality of life and better overall health.
Skillfully and consistently performs duties per established policies and procedures.
Requires routine travel in Tarrant County with possible travel to neighboring counties as needed.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$35.
7K - $45.
2K a year Estimated:
$35.
7K - $45.
2K a year Job Description The Community Health Worker/Promotora functions in collaborative practice with families, school personnel, dental/medical professionals and community partners involved with The Center for Children's Health, community agencies, volunteers and co-workers in Cook Children's Health Care System.
Primarily responsible for providing preventative dental/health/safety education, family resources and support services to targeted children and families.
Facilitates and organizes access to oral/medical health care and/or social services for an identified group of children/families.
The Community Health Worker / Promotor(a)'s focus will be to assist children and their families in making healthy lifestyle choices that will lead to an improved quality of life and better overall health.
Skillfully and consistently performs duties per established policies and procedures.
Requires routine travel in Tarrant County with possible travel to neighboring counties as needed.
Education &
Experience:
High School diploma or GED required; Associates preferred TX DSHS Community Health Worker (CHW)/Promotora(es) certificate required Required CE hours to maintain current CHW certification Ability to work autonomously with little supervision Familiarity with basic dental/medical/safety terminology Bilingual in English and another language preferred Minimum 1-year experience in coordinated care or outreach activities required Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
Current CPR certification; or at least required within 90 days of employment TX DSHS Community Health Worker (CHW)/Promotora(es) certificate required Current, valid Texas driver's license with clean driving record Take and pass Cook Children's Defensive Driving course, once employed and annually thereafter Proof of automobile liability insurance (at level required by Cook Children's) Able to drive assigned CCHCS vehicle as an approved driver Must be at least 21 years old Must have reliable transportation necessary for transporting children and families.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Fort Worth, TX 76116:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s):
Are you bilingual in English and another language? License/Certification:
Texas Community Health Worker certificate (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Fort Worth, TX 76116 The Community Health Worker/Promotora functions in collaborative practice with families, school personnel, dental/medical professionals and community partners involved with The Center for Children's Health, community agencies, volunteers and co-workers in Cook Children's Health Care System.
Primarily responsible for providing preventative dental/health/safety education, family resources and support services to targeted children and families.
Facilitates and organizes access to oral/medical health care and/or social services for an identified group of children/families.
The Community Health Worker / Promotor(a)'s focus will be to assist children and their families in making healthy lifestyle choices that will lead to an improved quality of life and better overall health.
Skillfully and consistently performs duties per established policies and procedures.
Requires routine travel in Tarrant County with possible travel to neighboring counties as needed.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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