Minimum starting salary $15.90 hourly 

WHY WORK FOR WACO:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Job Security
• Desire to give back

Minimum Qualifications:
 Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
• Must be certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services Community Health Worker (CHW) within 180 Days.

 Preferred:

• Associate's Degree and Volunteering experience, working with community organizations or non-profits.

Position Overview: 
Under direct supervision, the Community Health Worker (CHW) I is responsible for helping community members and their families navigate and access community services, community resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. CHW is a core member of the Community and Clinical Health Bridge program aimed to improve obesity and related chronic disease prevention and care. 

 Essential Functions: • Provides culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in community-based settings (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, weight management and disease self-management education).
 • Establishes and maintains trusting relationships with community members and their families.
 • Manages assigned caseload of community members by maintaining regular communication and follow-up protocols
 • Documents all client encounters and contacts made on behalf of clients; completes and submits monthly reports; maintains comprehensive client files, which include client notes, release of information, assessments, and other documents.