Community Health Worker
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16848
Department
Public Health Services
Division
Office of Communications, Education, & Engagement
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Our Values:
HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the departments cornerstone values guiding our work to improve communitys health and well-being.
Position Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Cohort Supervisor, the Community Health Worker is responsible for supporting Harris County Public Health's outreach activities and serves as the key liaison to educate, promote, and connect community members to all HCPH programs. This position will primarily work in the community through various outreach activities within Harris County, while also completing in-office tasks/projects to support overall outreach team objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for diverse outreach, education and community coordination activities such as canvassing local businesses/organizations, attending community events, conducting outreach phone calls, and giving presentations.
Serves as a subject-matter expert to meet outreach objectives for HCPH programs and recommends changes to improve outreach strategies and support the creation/updating of HCPH program trainings for the entire outreach team.
Maintains knowledge/skills to educate, promote, and connect community members to all HCPH programs/services.
Tracks, collects, and submits outreach service data on a daily and weekly basis.
Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders and organizations to create and sustain innovative partnerships.
Responsible for initiating referrals to HCPH programs/services, while ensuring community members confidentiality.
Create and deliver educational presentations/workshops on public health topics for diverse target audiences and other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved with responding to emergency events.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.
Core Competencies:
Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
Preferences
Experience:
Certifications:
Languages:
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, regular position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Other days including weekends, and evening hours as necessary for Outreach needs and to attend community events.
This position requires the ability to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
Work Location:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
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This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
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What is your level of experience with community outreach, public health programs or another related field?
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to community outreach, public health programs or another related field. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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Are you proficient in any of the following languages in addition to English? (Check all that apply)
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Do you currently hold a Community Health Worker (CHW) certification?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx