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Community Health Worker Instructor

  • 510540
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Adjunct

Title: Community Health Worker Instructor

Employee Classification: Pending Job Classification

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-School of Public Health

Department: HSC-SPH-Dean's Office-303000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $ 8,880

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

UNTHSC School of Public Health is currently accepting applications to fill a part-time Community Health Worker Instructor position in the Department of Health Administration & Policy. This is a 4-month appointment focused on the Texas State Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) competencies for certification. The candidate must possess Community Health Worker Instructor Certification having achieved competency in Capacity Building, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Service Coordination, Advocacy, Organization, Teaching, and Basic Health Knowledge.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting the Community Health Worker (CHW) program director by teaching one Community Health Worker 160-hour certification training per trimester. The position is renewable as long as funding is available, and the need exists for future cohorts. The CHWI must be approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide instruction and training in the core competencies to promotors or community health workers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bilingual and Certified Community Health Worker Instructor.
  • 2 years experience in community outreach and service.
  • Strong commitment to evidence-based teaching practices and student success

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 2 years experience in community outreach and service.
  • Strong commitment to evidence-based teaching practices and student success

Preferred Qualifications

  • N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

  • N/A

Job Duties:

  • N/A

Work Schedule:

Evenings and Saturdays

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interests, CHWI certification certificate, a current resume, and contact information for three professional references. Please address any questions regarding the position to teresa.wagner@unthsc.edu, Search Committee Chair.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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