Program Coordinator II CHW

Title: Program Coordinator II CHW

Location: Lubbock United States

Job Description:

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Center for Community Health & Aging

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Lubbock, 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

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Program Coordinator II performs administrative duties and community engagement activities for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.

Location & Schedule: This role is located in Lubbock, TX and is a remote position that involves frequent travel to surrounding counties.

Please note:

• This position may require up to 50% or more travel

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

• This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of experience in program management, coordination or related areas.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.

• Experience working within a State of Texas-certified Community Health Worker (CHW) training program/site

• Experience providing CHW training sessions.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Utilizes sound judgment.

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral)

Responsibilities

Program Coordination

• Works with the Community Health Organizer to expand area knowledge and understanding of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs across a multiple-county service area.

• Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer on logistical support to plan community events, including scheduling, room setup, technical support, catering services, and ensuring a seamless transition from inception to post-event activities.

• Provides culturally appropriate support and information on opioid prevention awareness and education.

• Attends routine TOPS program meetings and required training sessions.

• Assists in identifying funding opportunities.

• Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.

Community Engagement and Training

• Completes training in the TOPS K12 opioid prevention education program and collaborates with the Community Health Organizer as a co-peer-leader to train community partners in the curriculum.

• Engages with school and community key decision-makers to promote and educate about the TOPS initiative.

• Delivers community opioid prevention awareness campaigns, specifically fentanyl, in targeted Texas locations.

• Works with the Community Health Organizer on data collection for opioid prevention awareness and education programs, including completing training to perform these duties.

• Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer to prepare monthly reports and track progress with youth opioid prevention education and service program activities.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Works with the Community Health Organizer on cultivation and engagement events with high schools and key decision-makers to ensure program milestones are achieved.

• Conducts site visits across area counties to monitor TOPS activities and provide ongoing support to community and school partners.

Reporting and Administrative

• Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity, travel destinations, and other program-related activities.

• Performs routine reporting of all program activities to monitor progress toward achieving program milestones.

• Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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 prepopulate 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.