DESCRIPTION: Influences clients to assume responsibility for their own health and serves as a health advisor offering clients encouragement, support, and health education through community outreach and educational presentations. SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Director of Health Education & Training and/or Program Manager. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires intermittent sitting and standing; may require moving up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment such as: computer, telephone, calculator and copier. Travel required. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Promotes program/Center services. * Responsible for recruitment and management of clients. * Assists with the follow-up of clients referred to program/center. * Schedules educational and/or promotional activities. * Assists client to complete forms pertinent to the program/Center. * Responsible for learning required teaching guides and Center services, programs and procedures. * Compiles information required for monthly activity reports. * Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. * Plans activities as required. * Assists manager in the development of educational materials. * Keeps records of his/her daily activities and prepares reports as required. * Assist in medical clinic educational activities. * Participates in all promotional activities sponsored by the Center. * Must demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program. High school/GED diploma may be substituted for three year of relevant professional-level work experience in health education or related field. * Possess a Promotor de Salud/Community Health Worker Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services. * Must be able to work long hours during the week and weekends as necessary. * Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. * Possess means of transportation. * Valid Texas Driver's License and minimum liability insurance. * Must be able to drive within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge of Hispanic culture and customs. * Knowledge of community health problems. * Ability to work effectively with others and to deal tactfully with professional personnel as well as with the public. * Ability to motivate and work with individuals in target areas to promote community education and client participation. * Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, and to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making recommendations.