Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: Public Health Clerk (Community Health Worker – COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach & Education) GRANT FUNDED
PN#: 25693
Division: Office of Chronic Disease, Health Education, and Wellness
Workdays & Hours: Monday- Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Flexible, Weekend and Evening Hours*
- Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Health Department seeks proactive candidates that will function as Community Health Workers/Navigators in the community engagement and outreach projects of the local COVID-19 vaccine response. Preference for applicants that are bi-lingual in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), Urdu, Arabic, and/ or French based on the community needs. PHC/Community Health Workers will perform the following duties.
The Essential Functions are as follow:
Conduct community outreach and visits to various settings including churches, nursing homes, small businesses, worksites, civic groups, and others to promote vaccine accessibility, navigation, and COVID prevention.
Promote and schedules COVID-19 vaccine appointments for at-need community members and provides routine COVID prevention information.
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education materials, and communicate in various languages as needed. Content includes but is not limited to COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 prevention, flu prevention, immunizations, and providing various pamphlets/information on management of underlying chronic disease conditions.
Maintain close working relationships with internal staff, community-based and private sector organizations to perform outreach and vaccine navigation activities.
Maintains daily counts and reports of number of encounters and outreach activities.
May provide assistance to non-English speaking community members.
May drive to perform duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position routinely requires stooping or bending, frequent driving locally. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds), may be required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of clerical experience is required.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Community Health Worker certification is preferred. Preference will also be given to individuals able to communicate in the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, French.
Able to work untraditional hours (after 5pm) and flex-time if needed.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes
SALARY INFORMATION GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Grants & Special fund positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 8
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-0465.
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
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