Job ID: OG942643211
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Healthcare
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 02/11/2026
Community Health Worker | $17/hr. | Southwest Houston area | Temporary (2 months)
What Matters Most:
- Hourly pay rate of $17 per hour
- Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours weekly
- Location: Southwest Houston-based, but will require field work
- Temporary assignment supporting a community-focused initiative
- Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through Team1Medical, you are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description:
Harris County Public Health Services is partnering with Team1Medical to seek a Community Health Worker to support their Lead Poisoning Prevention and Environmental Public Health initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between HCPH and the community—educating residents, promoting available programs, and connecting individuals and families to vital public health resources.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct diverse outreach and community engagement activities, including canvassing local businesses and organizations, attending community events, making outreach calls, and delivering presentations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to support HCPH outreach objectives; recommend improvements to strategies and assist with developing and updating program trainings for the outreach team.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HCPH programs and services to effectively educate, promote, and connect community members to available resources.
- Track, collect, and submit daily and weekly outreach data to ensure accurate reporting and program accountability.
- Initiate referrals to HCPH programs and services while maintaining confidentiality and building strong partnerships with community stakeholders and organizations.
- Develop and facilitate educational presentations and workshops for diverse audiences and assist with special projects, including response efforts during emergency events.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in Community Engagement and/or Public Health.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive pay rate of $17 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Training and professional growth opportunities
Your New Organization:
You will support Harris County Public Health Services, an organization dedicated to improving community health through accessible, high-quality care. This role supports a mobile health expansion initiative focused on outreach, education, and preventive dental services across Harris County.
Your Career Partner:
Team1Medical, a Reserves Network Company, specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. Team1Medical values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
Pay Transparency Statement:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base pay rate for this position is $17 per hour, not including benefits, potential bonuses, or additional compensation. If you are hired, your pay will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. The rate mentioned above is the full base pay rate for the role, and hiring at the maximum would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
