Community Health Organizer

Job Title

Community Health Organizer (Multiple Locations) Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Center for Community Health & Aging

Commensurate

• Dallas, Texas
• Amarillo, TX
• Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
• McAllen, TX

Staff

Here’s a Glimpse of The Job As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

The Community Health Organizer performs administrative duties, community engagement activities, curriculum training and implementation for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for K-12 Students (TOPS) program.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

• Salary:
  Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
• Please note:
  
  This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of public/community/external relations, event planning, or related experience.
• A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI).
• Experience providing CHW training sessions.
• Master’s degree in public health, health, or other related field.
• Experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.
• Experience working within a State of Texas-certified Community Health Worker (CHW) training program/site.
• Education in public health, community health, health education, or similar.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral).
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Utilizes sound judgment.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.
• This position may require up to 50% or more travel.
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Program Coordination & Stakeholder Relationship Management

Serves as a liaison between community and school decision-makers to build capacity.

Coordinates cultivation and engagement events with high schools, middle schools, and community key decision-makers to ensure TOPS program success, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs.

Engages with school and community key decision-makers to plan, develop, and implement opioid prevention awareness and education programs.

Mobilizes and engages key decision-makers in the delivery of TOPS project activities.

Works with the Area Team to expand area knowledge and understanding of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs across a multiple-county service area.

Collaborate with the Area Team on logistical support to plan community events, including scheduling, room setup, technical support, catering services, and ensuring a seamless transition from inception to post-event activities.

Provides culturally appropriate support and information on opioid prevention awareness and education.

Attends routine TOPS program meetings and required training sessions.

Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.

Works with the Area Team on cultivation and engagement events with high schools and key decision-makers to ensure program…