Company Overview

Foundation Communities (FC) is a local, homegrown nonprofit. Founded in 1990, we provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles. We own and operate 26 communities all over Austin and in North Texas.

Position Description: The Health Initiatives (HI) Community Health Worker, as a part of the Health Education team, will develop and deliver educational programs, provide resources and materials, and support events related to a variety of health topics and conditions. Granted funding expected through August 2024. 

Primary Duties/ Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct education activities including, but not limited to, small and large group classes, event tabling, and outreach
• Support implementation of evaluation strategies to monitor and evaluate health education programs and materials.
• Utilize health education resources from reputable governmental or nonprofit organizations in various languages
• Use social media to promote events and health topics and share resources to the residents and the greater community
• Conduct care coordination with individual clients and refer to relevant available internal or external resources
• Maintain and update overall project calendars, participant or outreach databases and project files
• Collect and enter relevant client data

Minimum Requirements

• Educational attainment in health education or health related-field with two years of health education experience, or five years health education experience with no educational attainment in health education or health related-field
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Experience in conducting health programming and outreach
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and proficiency in another language (Spanish, and/or Arabic, and/or Pashto) preferred
• Ability to travel between FC properties required
• Some evenings required

Working Conditions

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an indoor environment, with standard office equipment available. Travel will be required to all Foundation Communities locations and some evenings.

Physical Requirements

General office-based demands including remaining in the seated position with occasional standing and walking. Must be able to lift up to ~30 pounds at a time.

Compensation

$22/hour

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

In compliance with Foundation Communities’ duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, Foundation Communities is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they request and receive a reasonable accommodation.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.