Serving Humanity to Honor God”

The mission of Methodist Healthcare Ministries is to serve by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Southwest Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church.

“Guided by our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God,” and the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, Methodist Healthcare Ministries recognizes, embraces, and affirms all persons are God’s children and therefore entitled to dignity and respect. No person should be subject to hostility or social discrimination based on immigration status, country of origin, age, race or ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. We affirm the right of all persons to have opportunities for health and well-being, including safety, employment, access to housing, healthcare, and education.”

Mount Wesley Conference Center

610 Methodist Encampment Road

Kerrville, TX 78028

Job Summary:

The Community Health (CHW) worker will work with underserved populations to facilitate health promotion and education, disease prevention, system navigation, as well as helping clients, families, and communities develop their capacity to access quality healthcare and social capital assets. The CHW serves a bridge between underserved communities, local churches and other faith based agencies, Wesley Nurses and other MHM partners, and community health providers.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains up to date knowledge and understanding of community and MHM partners, services, resources and assets that can help improve health outcomes for underserved populations.
• Identifies, engages and connects underserved populations to healthcare resources and services.
• Aids in the creation and maintenance of community partnerships, programs and services.
• Establishes and promotes healthy positive relationships between clients, families and healthcare providers.
• Provide informal counseling, support, and follow-up for clients/patients.
• Effectively works with clients, Wesley Nurses, community partners, healthcare
• agencies and other providers from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and social economic barriers to quality healthcare.
• Helps clients, families and communities build social capital and efficacy to support positive health outcomes.
• Translating and interpreting for clients and healthcare/social service providers.
• Maintains appropriate records and statistical data necessary to document their functions and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Knowledge of community and 1-2 years of experience as a community health worker preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid certification as a Community Health Worker by the Texas Department of State Health Services and CPR certification preferred.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write routine reports, and correspondence. Must be able to speak and present information effectively before groups of diverse customers. Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Word and Excel applications

Other:

Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to an office environment having direct contact with clients and the public. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 30 pounds.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) and subcontractor(s) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

MHM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

MHM expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MHM's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

MHM makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodation would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process.

Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system.