Community Health Worker
Company: San Jose Clinic
Location: Rosenberg
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY:
Community Health Workers will primarily be working out in the
community with specific target populations. CHW's will work closely
with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies to
improve patient care and outcomes. Key Job Responsibilities: Help
patients develop health management plans and goals Follow-up with
health management/care plans with both patients and providers Coach
patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions
and self-care Assist patient in understanding care plans and
instructions Document activities, service plans, and results in an
effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and
procedures in place Work collaboratively and effectively within a
team Establish positive, supportive relationships with participants
and provide feedback Help clients in utilizing resources, including
scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of
applications for programs for which they may be eligible Assist
clients in accessing health related services, including but not
limited to: obtaining a medical home, providing instruction on
appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers to
obtaining needed medical care and social services Facilitate
communication and coordinate services between providers Motivate
patients to be active, engaged participants in their health
Effectively work with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies,
etc.) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and
socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions Build and
maintain positive working relationships with the clients,
providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors
and office staff Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of
community resources, services and programs provided; human
relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as
part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices
associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies
and procedures associated with the department or program area,
procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or
different situations Identify and apply appropriate role definition
and skilled boundaries Other duties as assigned Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent, required;
Associate's or above, preferred Any combination of 3 years
health/social services experience and/or education Verifiable good
driving record and reliable transportation Bilingual/bicultural
(Spanish) is required Can demonstrate excellent organizational
skills, multi-tasking and effective use of time Also able to handle
and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines
Ability to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with
public and all levels of the organization Ability to operate
computers, copiers, and scanners Must be proficient in Microsoft
Office, practice management system software applications and
electronic medical records Can demonstrate effective verbal and
written communication skills. Can demonstrate effective customer
relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in
stressful fast paced environments Bilingual in English/Spanish
required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, stand, bend and
stoop for long periods of time Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of
force occasionally/ frequently Ability to respond to
emergency/crisis situations Exposure to noise Exposure to blood
and/or fluids
Keywords: San Jose Clinic, Texas City , Community Health Worker, Healthcare , Rosenberg, Texas
