The Community Health Workers will primarily be working with people living with epilepsy in a clinical setting. CHW's will work closely with research teams, medical teams, and grant coordinators and resources agencies to improve patient care and outcomes.  Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Certified Community Healthcare Worker/ Promotor(a) Any combination of 3 years’ health/social services experience and/or education  Bilingual (English/Spanish) Key Responsibilities: Convey the purposes and services of a program to the epilepsy population and the impact that program or service would have Help patients develop health management plans and goals Follow-up with health management/care plans with both patients and providers Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care Assist patient in understanding care plans and instructions Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place Work collaboratively and effectively within a team Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants and provide feedback Help clients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible Motivate patients to be active, engaged participants in their health Effectively work with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions Build and maintain positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies and procedures associated with the department or program area, procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations Identify and apply appropriate role definition and skilled boundaries Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:

Some clinic patients are seen via telemedicine and all in person patients are screened before entering the clinic.

Experience:

CHW: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:

Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)
CHW Certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)