Community Health Worker / SOAR Benefits Specialist (UT-HOMES)
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
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- 190001OH Requisition #
Certification/Skills:
- Bilingual – Spanish/English
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Possess a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Minimum Education:
- High school degree or equivalent - required
- A Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field (SOAR certification and/or 1 year of case management experience) - preferred
Minimum Experience:
- No experience required.
- Ideal candidate will posses:
- Evidence of ongoing training and education in related areas such as mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Computer experience, including troubleshooting and problem solving and proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and database management
- Experience engaging with a diverse population and ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations
- Possess an interest in social justice and have experience doing advocacy work for underserved populations
- Familiarity with Social Security Administration’s Blue Book listings
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Frequent travel by foot, car or other means appropriate to making contact with population
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
