AIDS Healthcare Foundation·Houston, Texas
The Community Health Worker creates connections between vulnerable populations and healthcare providers to ensure patients are re-engaged and retained in care. They act as a passionate advocate and work within a collaborative team to eliminate barriers to healthcare access.
A Community Health Worker contributes to AHF by working to create connections between our vulnerable population and their AHF healthcare center providers. The community health worker also conducts extensive outreach to re- engage at risk patients back into care and works to retain them in care in order to achieve desirable health outcomes, regardless of payor source.
A Community health worker enhances the reputation of AHF by providing high quality, patient facing service.
You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.
To be successful as a Community health worker it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do.
At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.
AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.
The Community health worker will work as a part of a close-knit team to keep patients engaged in their healthcare and assist in navigating and eliminating barriers that prevent them from successfully engaging in care.
High school/equivalency diploma required. Associate/Bachelor’s degree Public Health specializing in community health, social services, or related field preferred. Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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A high school diploma is required, while an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Social Services is preferred. Candidates should have three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
Market context
In Texas, Community Health Worker roles are commonly tied to clinics, public health programs, and community outreach, so demand often tracks local care coordination and prevention needs. Competition can be stronger for candidates with Texas DSHS certification and prior healthcare experience, since those credentials help with patient navigation and community engagement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of outreach or support work before applying.
