Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with delivering community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education to the community with specific target populations.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

• Assists in determining how to best utilize available tools and services (e.g. outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, community health education and information, information counseling, etc.) in order to effectively serve clients. 
• Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency. 
• Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the organization. 
• Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans. 
• Assists in conducting culturally appropriate skills building self-management education sessions on different topics for groups and individuals. 
• Assists in building the understanding of the ethnic, language, socio-economic status and life experience of the community served. 
• Assists in teaching basic concepts of the health promotion, disease prevention and self-management. 
• Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing agreed upon documentation standards. 
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One year experience in healthcare, social services and/or education field. 
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees. 
• Bilingual preferred.

SALARY RANGE: $15.71 - $19.64 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. 

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.