Dallas County·Dallas, Texas
Conducts community outreach and provides public education on chronic disease prevention, immunizations, and STI/HIV prevention. Establishes partnerships with healthcare providers and community leaders to distribute educational materials and address vaccine hesitancy in high-risk populations.
Conducts community outreach and provides education to the public on health issues like chronic disease prevention and management, immunizations, and STI/HIV prevention. Works with high-risk populations in areas with low vaccination rates to address vaccine hesitancy, target populations will include individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and areas identified as high socio-economic needs. Establishes and maintains relationships with various agencies including health care providers, community leaders, schools, and worksites to facilitate on-going education and outreach efforts. Develops and distributes promotional and educational materials and resources.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, along with four years of health/social services experience or a Texas CHW certification. A Clinical Medical Assistant certification is mandatory for vaccine administration, and a valid Texas Driver's License is required.
Market context
In Texas, community health worker roles tied to public health infrastructure and data systems are often driven by outreach, care coordination, and community-based prevention needs. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already have health or social services experience, a Texas CHW certification, and the added Clinical Medical Assistant credential needed for vaccine administration. If you are considering applying, confirm your driver’s license, certification status, and experience match the posting, and use the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits to review the original job details faster.
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