This is a hybrid position for applicants residing in Austin, TX and surrounding areas.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Manager will lead the strategic planning and development of the
organization's internal CHW program. This position is central to the curriculum development and facilitation of CHW
cross-training. The role will also involve contributing to program planning and supporting data collection to align
with organizational strategies that address social determinants of health. A primary function is to establish and
cultivate community partnerships to mitigate patient barriers to accessing health services. This position will
function in collaboration with the Community Health Worker Program Specialist.

The Program Manager will be required to be on-site four days per week and as needed to serve as the primary
facilitator for the CHW program curriculum.

• Lead CHW program planning and evaluation activities, and monitor student training along with other program
  developmental trainings.
• Lead CHW program didactics.
• Support successful design and delivery of CHW programs by engaging internal / external experts to ensure high
  impact strategies, structures, and inclusion of best knowledge available.
• Manage CHW project, helping to ensure that required tasks are completed, risks to program deliverables are
  reported and mitigated, and open issues are resolved with minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Attend and participate in local, county, regional, and statewide meetings, committees, or conferences as required
  by program goals and objectives.
• Research, design and recommend opportunities to enhance CHW pilot efforts through scaling best practices,
  technology platforms and ideas generated by impacted communities.
• Effectively prioritize projects to complete work within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Develop and implement a strong career readiness curriculum that prepares CHW students at Central Health.
• Facilitate teambuilding activities to foster team spirit and team rapport by creating a positive CHW group dynamic.
• Support patient education initiatives.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Master's Degree (Public health, social work, psychology, or related field) - Preferred

Experience:

4 years as a Community Health Worker - Required

4 years of demonstrated experience and understanding of health-related social determinants and chronic diseases prevalent in a primary care population (either through work or school) - Required

2 years of experience in organizing and developing new programs related to business needs - Required

2 years of experience in group facilitation (e.g., teaching of workshops or courses) - Preferred

2 years of direct experience working with patients or clients (in a healthcare or non-profit setting) -Preferred

2 years of experience supervising or leading others - Preferred