Community Health Worker
Company: Gateway Community Health Center
Location: Leander
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description DESCRIPTION: Influences clients
to assume responsibility for their own health and serves as a
health advisor offering clients encouragement, support, and health
education through community outreach and educational presentations.
SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Director of Health
Education & Training and/or Program Manager. TYPICAL PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: Requires intermittent sitting and standing; may require
moving up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment such
as: computer, telephone, calculator and copier. Travel required.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotes program/Center services.
Responsible for recruitment and management of clients. Assists with
the follow-up of clients referred to program/center. Schedules
educational and/or promotional activities. Assists client to
complete forms pertinent to the program/Center. Responsible for
learning required teaching guides and Center services, programs and
procedures. Compiles information required for monthly activity
reports. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by
keeping information confidential. Plans activities as required.
Assists manager in the development of educational materials. Keeps
records of his/her daily activities and prepares reports as
required. Assist in medical clinic educational activities.
Participates in all promotional activities sponsored by the Center.
Must demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with
minimum supervision. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from an accredited high school or GED
program. High school/GED diploma may be substituted for three year
of relevant professional-level work experience in health education
or related field. Possess a Promotor de Salud/Community Health
Worker Certification by the Texas Department of State Health
Services or been able to obtain the certification within seven
months of hiring date. Must be able to work long hours during the
week and weekends as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish is
preferred. Possess means of transportation. Valid Texas Driver's
License and minimum liability insurance. Must be able to drive
within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Hispanic culture and customs. Knowledge of community
health problems. Ability to work effectively with others and to
deal tactfully with professional personnel as well as with the
public. Ability to motivate and work with individuals in target
areas to promote community education and client participation.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to exercise
good judgment in evaluating situations and in making
recommendations.
Keywords: Gateway Community Health Center, Bryan , Community Health Worker, Healthcare , Leander, Texas
