Job Description

Benefits

• Biweekly Living Stipend: $760.00
• Education Award: $7,395.00
• Meaningful Community Health Experience
• And much more!

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Job Overview

Join Legacy Community Health in a forward-thinking role as an AmeriCorps Member - Community Health Worker, where creativity meets impact in the vital realm of community health. In this position, you will be an integral part of our Transitions of Care team, ensuring seamless patient follow-up after hospital or emergency visits. This role is centered on providing crucial health education and screenings to elevate community health outcomes at our LMA location (2929 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019).

• Role highlights: Deliver impactful health education and conduct screenings to promote better health outcomes.
• Work Environment: Collaborate with a dynamic and mission-driven team.
• Impact Opportunities: Engage with community members to increase access to healthcare services.
• Growth Opportunities: As AmeriCorps members, you may partake in disaster response, enriching your experience and skill set.
• Community Collaboration: Build relationships through health fairs and community presentations, nurturing community health awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health education and screenings, focusing on enhancing health outcomes and access to care.
• Deliver relevant health education sessions tailored to community needs, covering topics like diabetes, maternal/child health, cancer, family planning, and HIV.
• Conduct detailed health screenings, including assessments for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, and sexual health.
• Facilitate appointments for primary and preventative care at Legacy for individuals with identified health care needs.
• Participate actively in health fairs, community meetings, and presentations to expand community outreach.
• Connect community members and patients to primary and preventative healthcare services.
• Link community members to eligibility services and educate them about comprehensive healthcare services offered by Legacy.
• Represent the AmeriCorps Program by wearing the AmeriCorps logo daily.
• Engage in volunteer or required disaster response and recovery activities as needed.
• Collaborate with community partners to identify and execute service opportunities.
• Provide translation and interpretation services when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is necessary.
• No prior experience is required.
• Preferred experience with Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRS).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Above average organizational and computer skills with a robust attention to detail.
• Proficient in managing confidential and sensitive information securely.
• Bilingual/Spanish fluency is considered advantageous.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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