Promotora-Community Health Worker

Wesley UMC

3915 Gollihar Rd

Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Position Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) facilitates health promotion, education, disease prevention, and system navigation for underserved populations.

This role helps clients, families, and communities build their capacity to access quality healthcare and develop social capital to improve overall health outcomes.

Salary

The starting hourly rate begins at $25.16.

Mid hourly rate at $32.08.

Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.

Scope and Impact

The CHW serves as a vital link between underserved communities, local churches, Wesley Nurses, healthcare providers, and MHM partners across South Texas.

The position directly impacts community health access and outcomes through outreach, education, and support, contributing to MHM's mission of serving humanity to honor God.

Decision-Making Authority

The CHW exercises independent judgment in identifying community needs, connecting individuals with appropriate health and social resources, and maintaining client confidentiality.

Decisions are typically made within established guidelines, under the general supervision of the Community Development Manager.

Interactions / Working Relationships


* Internal: Collaborates with Wesley Nurses, community development staff, and MHM partners.


* External: Engages regularly with clients, families, healthcare providers, churches, and community organizations.


* Frequency: Daily interactions with clients and partners; ongoing collaboration with internal teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of MHM and community resources to improve health outcomes (15%).

Identify and connect underserved populations to healthcare services and programs (20%).

Build and sustain community partnerships and support networks (15%).

Establish and promote positive, healthy relationships between clients and providers (10%).

Provide informal counseling, follow-up, and support for clients and families (10%).

Collaborate with partners to reduce cultural and socioeconomic barriers to healthcare (10%).

Assist clients and communities in building social capital and health efficacy (10%).

Provide translation and interpretation services for clients and providers (5%).

Maintain records and statistical data documenting program activities (5%).

Supervisory or Leadership Responsibilities

This position does not supervise others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)


* Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.


* Licenses/Certifications: Valid Texas Department of State Health Services CHW certification preferred; CPR certification preferred.

Must be willing and able to obtain a Valid Texas Department of State Health Services CHW certification within one year of employment.


* Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a community health worker or in a related field preferred.


* Other Required Sk...