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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Most Recent Opportunities
Below is a list of current CHW positions from various DFW employers. If you’d like us to post your organization’s CHW job offering, please email us at [email protected] Please make sure to check if these positions are still open. The DFW-CHW Association simply shares the information shared with us by affiliates, partners, and members.
If you have questions regarding any of these positions, please contact the organization offering the job directly.
CHW - UNTHSC, Fort Worth
UNTHSC is looking for a community health worker who can help support project staff as a consultant during 7 school-based vaccination clinics in Fort Worth and Crowley, Texas from September 20th to December 1st. For each clinic the time commitment is 6.5 hours from 8am-2:30pm. A one-hour training session will also occur prior to the clinics.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The University of North Texas Health Science Center is collaborating with UTHealth School of Public Health on a grant aimed at increasing HPV vaccination among ethnic-minority youth
in multiple medically underserved areas across Texas. Project activities include use of a social marketing campaign aimed at English and Spanish speaking parents and delivery of school-based vaccination clinics at public middle/high schools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1.
Take part in mobile vaccination clinic activities. Tasks include patient check-in, monitoring adolescents after they have received their vaccinations, and data collection.
2.
Provide vaccination education, including messages about HPV vaccination, to middle and high school parents, in English and Spanish.
3.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May have to lift up to 25 pounds and must have reliable transportation (mileage will be reimbursed). Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
If you are interested, please reach out to the Principal Investigator, Erika Thompson at
[email protected],
and the Research Coordinator, Ana Arizpe at [email protected].
CHW Instructor - UNTHSC, Fort Worth
This position is responsible for supporting the Community Health Worker (CHW) program director and helping to teach the Community Health Worker certification training. The CHWI must be approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide instruction and training in the core competencies to promotores or community health workers. This position is a one year, temporary position.
Minimum Qualifications: Bilingual and Certified Community Health Worker Instructor with five (5) years’ experience.
Required License / Registration / Certification: Certified Community Health Worker Instructor
Community Health Worker in Training (bilingual in Spanish preferred) - Baylor Scott & White, Fort Worth
Job Summary: The Community Health In Training delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
Community Health Worker (CHW): Certified Community Health Worker from Texas Dept of State Health Services required within one year of hire.
CHW - Maximus
Maximus is hiring Community Health Workers (Sr CSR – Outreach) to work with families eligible for
Medicaid to educate, assist and enroll in Medicaid Managed Care and learn about preventive health
care in Texas Health Steps. Jobs are available for people familiar with these communities in Texas and
are Work from Home in the community you serve. Day travel for in person Home Visits, Community
Event and staff meeting attendance are required and reimbursed.
Job detail includes attending enrollment and health events, conducting home visits and presentations to
promote and educate STAR, STAR+PLUS or STAR Kids and Texas Health Steps. Outbound phone
calls conducted prior to home visits. Mileage reimbursed. 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet and Mobile phone
issued. Computer skills are a must!
These are full-time positions (salary 37-42K) with a flexible schedule to attend events and conduct
recipient outreach. Positions are work-from-home with regional hub offices. With your experience as in
the community or as Community Health Workers (CHW), you are encouraged to apply for the Sr CSR
Outreach positions below.
Watch this video for more information.
Community Health Worker - Maximus
Maximus is hiring Community Health Workers (Sr CSR – Outreach) to work with families eligible for
Medicaid to educate, assist and enroll in Medicaid Managed Care and learn about preventive health
care in Texas Health Steps. Jobs are available for people familiar with these communities in Texas and
are Work from Home in the community you serve. Day travel for in person Home Visits and Community
Event attendance are required.
Job detail includes attending enrollment and health events, conducting home visits and presentations to
promote and educate STAR, STAR+PLUS or STAR Kids and Texas Health Steps. Outbound phone calls
conducted prior to home visits. Mileage reimbursed. Mobile phone issued.
These are full-time positions with a flexible schedule to attend events and conduct
recipient outreach. Positions are work-from-home with regional offices based out of Abilene, Arlington,
Athens, San Antonio, Houston.
Aide, Community Service, WIC - Public Health
Summary: Assist with infant mortality prevention and WIC outreach in the community.
Minimum Requirements: Certification as Community Health Worker required or, in lieu of the certification, proof of at least 1000 cumulative hours of community health work services within the most recent three (3) years. One (1) year of experience as Community Health Worker. Two (2) years of WIC experience. Organizational and customer service skills required. Must have interpersonal skills to relate well to customers and other agency personnel. Current and valid driver license is required.
Community Health Worker - Equality Health, Dallas
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is primarily responsible for providing supportive care and assistance to a diverse patient population to identify barriers to self-care and healing, decision making and communication in navigating the healthcare system. This individual works closely with Registered Nurses, Chaplains, Social Workers, Care Specialists and other members of the Care Management team, and consistently demonstrates a high standard of ethical behavior, professionalism, sensitivity and confidentiality. This position is located in Dallas/Fort Worth area. Must be capable of working virtually from a home-based office with high speed internet.
CHW - Maximus
Maximus is hiring Community Health Workers (Sr CSR – Outreach) to work with families eligible for Medicaid to educate, assist and enroll in Medicaid Managed Care and learn about preventive health care in Texas Health Steps. Jobs are available for people familiar with these communities in Texas and are Work From Home in the community you serve. In person Home Visits and Community Event attendance are required.
Job detail includes attending enrollment and health events, conducting home visits and presentations to promote and educate STAR, STAR+PLUS or STAR Kids and Texas Health Steps. Outbound phone calls conducted prior to home visits. Mileage reimbursed. Mobile phone issued.
These are full-time positions with a flexible schedule to attend events and conduct recipient outreach. Positions are work-from-home with regional offices based out of Abilene, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston. With your experience as CHWs, you are encouraged to apply for the Sr CSR Outreach positions.
Visit www.maximus.com/careers and search by US-TX-HQ City Name (Abilene, Arlington, Houston, San Antonio, Austin)
Dallas County. Grayson/Fannin/Collin Counties. Collin County
Community Health Worker (Bilingual English/Spanish) - Los Barrios Unidos
The Community Health Worker is responsible for managing programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health; and assists individuals to adopt healthy behaviors.
JOB FUNCTIONS (summary)
- Plans, organizes and/or facilitates classes in one or more areas of health (e.g. Asthma, healthy living, Diabetes, Centering Pregnancy, Centering Parenting, etc.).
- Interprets, translates, and/or provides cultural mediation related to health services or information for patients and community members.
- Refers patients or community members to different needed health services.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
· Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
· Specialized Training/Certifications/Licenses:
· TX DSHS Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification; or must be able to obtain within six months.
· Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification; or must be able to obtain within six months.
Baylor Scott & White
BSW currently has CHW positions open. Follow each link to read the job description and apply.
- Community Health Worker 1 (bilingual preferred)
- Community Health Worker 1 (CHW License Required)
- Remote Community Health Worker 1 (CHW Certification Required)
Community Health Workers – Cancer Care Services
Cancer Care Services is interviewing for the following positions:
1 part-time Community Health Worker
1 full-time Community Health Worker/Financial Advocate
1 part-time LCSW or LPC to assist our counseling department
Please email Tracey Willingham for more information [email protected]
Community Health Worker – Parkland
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for assisting in delivery of services that address the social determinants of health, and bridging gap between communities, individuals and providers. Conducts community outreach and education.
Experience:
Must have one (1) year experience working in a multi-cultural community setting
Oral fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
DFW-CHW Association is not responsible and bears no liability for the content in the job application description or links. Please contact the employer(s) directly with any questions.
