Job Title
Outreach Worker II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Colonias
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Division of Academic & Strategic Collaborations leverages partnerships with public and private organizations to help create life-long educational and economic opportunities, discover and share solutions to societal challenges, and enrich lives through cultural events and services.
What We Want
This Outreach Worker II position is responsible for performing mid-level clerical Outreach Center activities such as conducting personal interviews, attending training, translating, recruiting volunteers, conduct community education workshops, dissemination of health improvement information, assisting with implementing services, and assisting with scheduling and assignment issues. This position is grant funded and temporary. Position is located in El Paso, TX
What You Need To Know
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.95 hourly (based on hire's qualifications)
Special Instruction: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience, paid or voluntary, in community activities.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Must have a Class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Inability to obtain a valid Texas driver License may result in termination. May be subject to yearly Motor Vehicle Record/driver license checks.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
- Must have knowledge of Colonia communities.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker certificate from Texas Department of Health Services.
Essential Duties/Tasks:
- Recruiting - Performs outreach activities by conducting personal interviews with residents of the Colonia areas by traveling in the area to speak with the Colonia residents to provide information and education about the programs available to them. Will take a lead role in describing and implementing services.
- Administrative Duties - Serves as direct assistant to the Associate Regional Director and Program Coordinator, serving as their back up as necessary. Serves as the line supervisor for the other Outreach Workers. Assists with development of programs. Develops strategies for recruitment of other residents as volunteers to help with providing services and information to the residents. Prepares reports on numbers and other information regarding personal contacts made. Performs telephone duties at the Center as needed. Will schedule visits and coordinate assignment of other duties.
- Trainings - Attends training that includes, but is not limited to health, disease prevention, and health outreach education, youth and elderly services. Will assist with helping Outreach Worker I employees to understand aspects of the training. Assists with development of training agencies. Will Coordinate schedules of Outreach Worker I and II employees for training purposes. Serves as a role model for other outreach workers. Leads training sessions for volunteers and informational workshops community residents.
- Communication Skills - Provides assistance in translating in an understandable manner what is required of the residents to participate in programs currently being offered at the Center. Receives feedback from Outreach Workers on how to better explain programs. Implements their suggestions when possible. Discusses the feedback with the Program Coordinator when necessary for possible program changes.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time .
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
- Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.