McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
Community Peer Advocate- HTI
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Community Peer Advocate- HTI at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston. This grant-funded role focuses on connecting individuals to no cost cancer screening and preventive care services, providing advocacy, education, and personalized support. The position involves active community outreach to recruit patients and residents in the Jensen, Rosenberg, and Bayshore areas where host clinics are located; bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred. Position Summary
Engages, supports and connects research participants to services related to areas such as mental health, primary care, substance use and specialty health care services. Works to provide participants with prevention and care services to reduce risk behaviors and/or receive needed care. Serves as an advocate by identifying ancillary services to support wellbeing; acts as a subject matter expert of available community services and assists participants to identify and overcome barriers to achieving health-related goals. Position Key Accountabilities
Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete and accurate responses and ongoing participation; advocates for personal health and wellness goals and motivates engagement in healthcare. Contacts study participants to schedule site and/or clinical visits, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Educates participants on self-advocacy and effective communication; supports overcoming barriers and building resilience. Stays informed about evolving community needs, resources, services and programs to provide personalized support; establishes partnerships with referral programs and agencies. Provides direct coaching and education to participants as specified by study protocols; supports participants not adequately connected to health care and case management services, including at-risk individuals. Refers participants to eligible programs and assists with the application process. Handles administrative details such as data reporting and protocol feedback; attends meetings and trainings. Adheres to agency participatory expectations outlined by the department. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills
Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as part of a team; meet deadlines Customer-service-driven care for participants Ability to set priorities and multitask in high-pressure situations Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to conduct street and community outreach Minimum Education
High school degree or equivalent. Minimum Experience
No experience required. One year of relevant work experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 117.001(2); references to maintaining security or integrity of critical infrastructure are included as applicable. Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at locations subject to affiliated partner rules are required to abide by UTHealth Houston and affiliate regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires access to critical infrastructure, routine reviews may occur to determine eligibility to maintain security or integrity of the infrastructure. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Higher Education
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Community Peer Advocate- HTI at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston. This grant-funded role focuses on connecting individuals to no cost cancer screening and preventive care services, providing advocacy, education, and personalized support. The position involves active community outreach to recruit patients and residents in the Jensen, Rosenberg, and Bayshore areas where host clinics are located; bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred. Position Summary
Engages, supports and connects research participants to services related to areas such as mental health, primary care, substance use and specialty health care services. Works to provide participants with prevention and care services to reduce risk behaviors and/or receive needed care. Serves as an advocate by identifying ancillary services to support wellbeing; acts as a subject matter expert of available community services and assists participants to identify and overcome barriers to achieving health-related goals. Position Key Accountabilities
Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete and accurate responses and ongoing participation; advocates for personal health and wellness goals and motivates engagement in healthcare. Contacts study participants to schedule site and/or clinical visits, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Educates participants on self-advocacy and effective communication; supports overcoming barriers and building resilience. Stays informed about evolving community needs, resources, services and programs to provide personalized support; establishes partnerships with referral programs and agencies. Provides direct coaching and education to participants as specified by study protocols; supports participants not adequately connected to health care and case management services, including at-risk individuals. Refers participants to eligible programs and assists with the application process. Handles administrative details such as data reporting and protocol feedback; attends meetings and trainings. Adheres to agency participatory expectations outlined by the department. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills
Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as part of a team; meet deadlines Customer-service-driven care for participants Ability to set priorities and multitask in high-pressure situations Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to conduct street and community outreach Minimum Education
High school degree or equivalent. Minimum Experience
No experience required. One year of relevant work experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 117.001(2); references to maintaining security or integrity of critical infrastructure are included as applicable. Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at locations subject to affiliated partner rules are required to abide by UTHealth Houston and affiliate regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires access to critical infrastructure, routine reviews may occur to determine eligibility to maintain security or integrity of the infrastructure. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Higher Education
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