Diabetes Education Program Assistant; CHW

Position: Diabetes Education Program Assistant (CHW)
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** Program Assistant
** provides support to the team members and participants of the Coastal Bend Health Education Center’s Diabetes Education Program. Travels to various places and other locations within our 27 county-service area to perform health screenings, attend health fairs, and assist with diabetes education classes.
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* Location:

** Corpus Christi, TX;
Up to 30% of travel required.
* Ability to speak English and Spanish.
* Two years of related experience in public health or health promotion/education.
* Experience interacting with/working alongside healthcare agencies and/or providers.
* Current Texas Department of State Health Services - Community Health Worker Certification
* Current American Association of Diabetes Educators - Diabetes Paraprofessional Level 1 Certification
* A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
* Assists in coordinating activities for the Diabetes Education Program, including traveling to program locations to provide onsite support.
* Serves as a first point of contact for program inquiries and coordinates responses to requests for information as needed.
* Contacts program participants/patients with pre- and post-appointment reminders.
* Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity and destinations.
* Confers with Healthy South Texas staff regarding patient care plans as needed. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients, health care providers, and community organizations.
* Facilitates and coordinates services between health care providers.
* Contacts potential program participants after educational/outreach events. Adheres to all relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
* Travels to various places and other locations within our 27 county-service area to perform health screenings, attend health fairs, and assist with diabetes education classes.
* Prepares program correspondence.
* Creates and maintains program files, databases, and other program materials.
* Assists in logistical planning and coordinating travel for program classes, workshops, and other events.
* Recommends changes to the Diabetes Education Program and may assist in updating policies and procedures.
* Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs.

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