AlamoPROMISE Information session. Come learn about Tuition-Free College!

When:           Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 AM—10 AM: for Community Partners

  • Learn how to become a community ambassador for the AlamoPROMISE program

10 AM — 12 PM:  For current high school seniors

  • AlamoPROMISE Workshop for students to complete program requirements

Where:         Westside Education & Training Center

563 SW 40th St, San Antonio, TX  78237    

** Hosted by: Alamo Colleges District & Northwest Vista College’s Community Health Workers

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alamopromise-information-session-tickets-89427856125

CHW Instructor /Austin

The Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center is still seeking PRN CHW Instructors to teach a full CHW Certification course (160 hours) in Austin, TX

Name of training program: Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center at Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
• Title: Community Health Worker Certification Course
• Date: Spring Term – January 2020 – April 2020 (MWF)
• Time: 9am-4pm
• Method: Face-to-face
• Location: Austin
• Compensation: To be discussed; mileage reimbursement if traveling outside Austin. 
• Language: English

Duties:

o   Deliver and facilitate 160 hour CHW certification course

o   Implement effective classroom management techniques

o   Assess student learning objectives through classwork/homework, quizzes, and project-based assignments

o   Meet regularly with coordinator to assess the progress of each participant

o   Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses and develop recommendations for course revision and development 

o   Participate in sessions to generate ideas for program improvements and attend staff meetings

o   Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

o   Current Texas Community Health Worker Instructor certification

o   Two to four years’ experience in teaching diverse student populations

o   Experience in the integration of technology in the classroom and using technology-based instruction to enhance student performance

o   Strong knowledge of communicative teaching practices

o   Ability to motivate students and communicate effectively

o   Ability to effectively document student progress and make instructional decisions based on this data

o   Flexibility in dealing with curricular changes to master objectives

o   Must be responsible, creative, motivated, patient, and friendly

o   Ability to mentor students to help them achieve academic and on-the-job success

For more information : Vanessa Mendez, CHW Program Coordinator at CHWTraining@BSWHealth.org.

Vanessa Mendez, BS, CHWI, CHW Program Coordinator, CHW Training Community Health Worker Training Center 4500 Spring Avenue | Dallas, TX 75210 214-865-3065 Office

Happy Birthday Dr. Martinez

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We wish you a very happy birthday Dr. Martinez. We hope you are enjoying your day and that you are blessed with good health and the love of your family and friends.

We are grateful to have you and for everything you have done educating a force of CHWs and supporting us in furthering our education and professional goals.