$56k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Harris County $35k

•$51k Per Year Outreach Worker, Hospital Violence Interruption Program

•77002

HARRIS COUNTY

Occupation:

Community Health Workers

Location:

Houston, TX

•77002

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift

Posted:

09/09/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/12/2026

Expires:

10/09/2026

Job #: 17066839

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

6 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Flexible Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . Provide support and services for gunshot, stabbing, and aggravated assault victims at participating hospitals; this includes individuals at the highest risk of being perpetrators of violence and their family members. This may involve coordinating efforts with the Community Violence Interruption team(s).

Provide direct case management and emergency support services to individuals and their families involved in instances of violence, including assistance in completing paperwork and forms related to victims compensation.

Work closely with hospital staff and help victims and families understand discharge information and follow-up appointments.

Provide immediate crisis response to victims, perpetrators, and their families after a shooting or homicide, responding to the participating hospitals and target communities to provide immediate supportive services.

Work closely with the Community Violence Interruption Outreach team(s), as needed.

Provide support and advocacy to the victims of violence and their families through hospital visits, home visits, phone calls, justice advocacy, and referrals to other support organizations.

Coordinate and facilitate educational forums, family and group support sessions, trainings, and other gatherings, and develop relationships with partner organizations and build a warm referral network for linkages.

Participate in the necessary trainings and conduct workshops for the division, as needed.

Daily documentation of client services and case management provided; assisting program supervisor and manager with data collection and required reporting.

Work with participants to identify and address safety concerns and create plans for long-term safety and well-being.

Must have at least six (6) months of experience working with high-risk individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Must be considered a credible messenger/trusted resident in one of the areas that we are serving (Sunnyside, South Park, Greater OST/S Union, Cypress Station, and/or Cloverleaf). No pending criminal cases.

Must have a high school diploma or GED, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of the hire date.

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License (upon hire), good driving record, and vehicle insurance to drive throughout Harris County.

As an active role, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, plus bending & standing for extended periods at a time.

Must have experience supporting and working with high-risk individuals and street organization involved residents, developing individualized plans for high-risk community members, and awareness of trauma reactions.

Must have experience working with people from various ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds both as colleagues and as clients.

Must have experience documenting case notes.

Must have experience developing and retaining relationships with other service providers.

Must have a high level of interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

Crisis intervention training or knowledge.

Feels comfortable engaging with community-based services.

Knowledge of Harris County communities with histories of violence and credibility in Sunnyside, South Park, Greater OST/South Union, Cypress Station, and/or Cloverleaf areas in unincorporated Harris County.

Pay Details:

$27.00/hr.

Workweek:

Monday

•Friday from 11:00 AM

•8:00 PM; Flexible shift. Days and times will involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays due to the nature of the work. Days and hours will depend on the needs of the community and division, including community engagement events.

Benefits:

Harris County provides full-time regular employees with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a defined benefit retirement plan with a strong 225% employer match, basic life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and a background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; convictions will not necessarily bar a candidate's employment.