Now Hiring: Community Health Worker
Location: Houston, TX
Pay: $17.00 per hour | Paid Weekly
Schedule: Full-Time | Short-Term Assignment (Approximately 2 Months)

Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community

Openwork’s Houston office is partnering with a respected public health organization to hire a Community Health Worker dedicated to advancing critical outreach initiatives. This hands-on role supports Lead Poisoning Prevention and Environmental Public Health programs while connecting residents to essential public health services.

If you are passionate about community engagement, education, and making a measurable difference, this opportunity offers valuable field experience and the chance to serve as a trusted resource within the community.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Cohort Supervisor, the Community Health Worker supports outreach initiatives and serves as a key liaison between public health programs and community members. This role focuses specifically on Lead Poisoning Prevention and Environmental Public Health efforts while helping promote and connect residents to a broad range of available services.

The position primarily involves field-based outreach throughout the greater Houston area, along with in-office responsibilities that support overall outreach team objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse outreach and education activities, including canvassing local businesses and organizations, attending community events, making outreach phone calls, and delivering presentations

• Serve as a subject-matter resource to meet outreach goals and recommend improvements to outreach strategies

• Support the development and updating of program trainings for the outreach team

• Maintain current knowledge of available programs and services to effectively educate and connect community members

• Track, collect, and submit outreach service data on a daily and weekly basis

• Initiate referrals while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism

• Build and sustain strong relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations

• Create and deliver educational workshops and presentations tailored to diverse audiences

• Assist with special projects and emergency response initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Comfortable presenting to diverse groups and engaging with the public

• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively within a team

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and data-tracking skills

• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and community service

• Genuine passion for public health and outreach

Work Environment

This role operates in both community and professional office environments. The position routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing systems, and related technology tools.

Physical Requirements

While much of this role is stationary in nature, it includes regular field work. The position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and to stand, bend, and move for extended periods during outreach activities and events.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Some evenings required

• Community events every other weekend required

Why Join This Assignment?

• Weekly pay

• Mission-driven work that directly benefits local families and neighborhoods

• Valuable, hands-on experience in public health outreach and education

• Opportunity to represent a respected public health organization

If you are ready to strengthen communities, expand your outreach experience, and contribute to impactful public health initiatives, we encourage you to apply today.

For more information, please contact Openwork at 713-977-8555.