Quick overview
Job description
This position is based at UT Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, within the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases. The Community Health Worker will support the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core (OREC) in community engagement, outreach, recruitment, retention, education, and participant support across Biggs Institute research programs.
The CHW will serve as a liaison among community members, research participants, care partners, community organizations, investigators, and research teams. Working collaboratively with OREC leadership, Principal Investigators, and Institute cores, the CHW will help identify and address barriers to research participation, strengthen community partnerships, support participant engagement, and provide community perspectives that inform research and outreach activities.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
One years of related experience
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Community Engagement and Outreach
Collaborate with OREC leadership, Principal Investigators, Institute cores, and research teams to support community engagement and outreach activities.
Conduct community-based outreach, education, and recruitment activities, including community events and other approved engagement activities.
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.
Identify social, cultural, and structural factors that may affect research participation and engagement.
2. Participant Support and Health Education
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and research information using clear and accessible language.
Assist community members and participants in identifying health, social, and community resources.
Support health literacy, informed research participation, and continued engagement.
3. Navigation, Recruitment, and Retention
Support recruitment and retention activities for Biggs Institute research studies and programs.
Assist participants with navigating barriers related to transportation, scheduling, communication, community resources, and other identified needs.
Provide reminders, follow-up, and appropriate connections to study personnel or community resources.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for assigned participants and community partners.
4. Communication and Team Collaboration
Provide OREC, investigators, and research teams with relevant community perspectives and information regarding barriers, needs, and engagement opportunities.
Facilitate communication among community members, participants, community partners, and research teams.
Participate in OREC, research, and community engagement meetings as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and professional standards in all interactions.
5. Research and Program Support
Assist with research and community-based activities when appropriately trained and assigned.
Support documentation of outreach, recruitment, retention, referrals, and community engagement activities.
Perform additional OREC and Biggs Institute duties consistent with the Community Health Worker role.
Preferred Qualifications
English and Spanish language proficiency, spoken and written.
Reliable transportation for community-based activities.
Completion of formal Community Health Worker or Promotor(a) training.
Current State of Texas Promotor(a)/Community Health Worker certification, with renewal as required.
Experience with community outreach, health education, research recruitment, participant navigation, or community-engaged research.
Supervisory Requirements
None.