Community Health Worker Instructor
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:
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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