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Job Description
Description
THIS POSTION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Community Health Worker performs various health promotion, education, and outreach activities to support the county's public health initiatives and programs. Work involves considerable contact with the community and stakeholders, providing referral, access information, and health education.
Examples of Duties
Educates community on Denton County's Public Health's programs, services, and eligibility.
Educates community on health issues focusing on prevention, access to care, and local resources.
Assesses the community's needs and assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of activities to address health disparities.
Serves as a liaison between the community, health professionals, and health and human service organizations specific to community health.
Develops and evaluates program promotional and educational materials, including continuous assessment of accessibility and inclusivity.
Facilitates community-wide collaborative efforts and events specific to community health improvement.
Tracks, monitors, and documents activities for required reporting.
Synthesizes data to provide grant metric reports, local research efforts, and monitoring of health trends.
Leads focus groups to determine accessibility of communication and education materials specific to community health topics.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Community Health Worker certification is required after 6 months.
Bilingual preferred but not required..
Supplemental Information
This is a grant-funded position that is anticipated to end May 31, 2026.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Denton County
Show moreDenton County, Texas - Home With a population of just over 859,000, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With that comes myriad development and entertainment opportunities to serve our citizens, as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.
Located at the apex of Dallas and Fort Worth triangle, Denton County is a hub of growth and development. We have a pro-business climate, as evidenced by our low tax rate. Our government officials welcome innovative, high-quality development and the opportunity to strengthen the current economic base and create job opportunities, and are committed to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.
Home to two major universities, with a third under construction, and one junior college, Denton County’s focus on higher education is second to none. Not only does Denton County boast two major highways within close proximity to DFW International Airport, but we are also home to Alliance Airport, the world's first 100% industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation.
According to a recent CBS News report, of the nine U.S. counties with the strongest economic growth, Denton County ranks number one. In addition, we have a well-educated, skilled workforce, and an abundance of land for future development.
We welcome you to Denton County and invite you to experience all the great things Denton County has to offer – you will not be disappointed!
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