Community Health Worker
What started as a small garden in a vacant lot in this little inner-city neighborhood, quickly turned into the City of Dallas’ first urban farm. The original farm is 1.25 acres boldly situated in the South Dallas community of Bonton, an area ravaged by generational poverty, crime, and classified by the USDA as a food desert. In 2016, a local family, the Treffingers, were inspired by the mission of Bonton Farms and generously donated 20 acres of land located about 10 miles from the original farm. They loved it so much that when another 20 acre plot adjacent to the original one became available, they purchased it and donated it for further expansion of Bonton Farms. That 40 acre site is what we call "The Bonton Farms Extension". It happens to be one of the largest urban farms in the Unites States. In this unlikely setting, we are cultivating a sustainable and vibrant urban farm with the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Conduct outreach activities to identify individuals and families who may benefit from health and social services.
- Build trusting relationships with community members to encourage their participation in health programs and services.
- Conduct door-to-door outreach, attend community gatherings, and participate in local events to increase visibility and accessibility.
- Provide culturally appropriate health education and information to individuals and groups.
- Organize and facilitate community-based health education workshops and events.
- Distribute educational materials and resources to community members.
- Assist individuals in accessing healthcare services, including scheduling appointments, providing transportation assistance, and navigating the healthcare system.
- Advocate on behalf of individuals and families to ensure they receive appropriate services and support.
- Offer informal counseling and social support to individuals dealing with health-related issues.
- Help individuals develop self-management skills to improve their health outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with community members.
- Collect and report data on community health needs and program outcomes to inform service planning and improvement.
- Prepare regular reports for the Director of Community Health and Wellness.
- Work closely with local healthcare providers, non-profits, and community organizations to coordinate services and programs.
- Participate in community health coalitions and task forces to address broader health issues.
- Foster partnerships with local businesses, schools, and faith-based organizations to expand outreach efforts.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in health or social services is preferred.
- Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
- Prior experience in community health, social services, or a related field is desirable.
- Success working with communities, with the ability to cultivate existing relationships and establish new relationships.
- Strong knowledge of the community and its resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in relevant languages spoken by the community is an asset.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
- Competent computer skills (proficiency in MS Office products is a must)
- Unwavering commitment to the organization, neighborhood revitalization and transformation.
- Strong work ethic with an ability to work independently or as a team.
- Problem solving skills when resolving issues and conflicts.
Core Competencies of the Community Health Worker:
- Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Understanding of cultural influences on health behaviors and outcomes.
- Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with Bonton community members, local leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to build trust and rapport.
- Conducting assessments to identify the specific needs, concerns, and aspirations of the Bonton community, and using this information to inform organizational planning and decision-making.
- Initiating and managing collaborative projects and partnerships between the organization and Bonton community entities, promoting a sense of shared responsibility and mutual benefit.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to convey information clearly and effectively to individuals and groups.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to advocate for the needs of individuals and families.
- Ability to navigate complex healthcare and social service systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, social services, and community-based organizations.
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
Our Mission
Transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness and opportunity as the norm.
Vision
The change in Bonton becomes the change in the World.
Core Principal
Our values are bathed in our Christian faith, born out of a passion for people and guide how we put them into action.
What is Bonton?
For the last 200 years, racial injustice and systemic oppression prevented opportunities in Bonton, a community in South Dallas, that were a given elsewhere. People here experienced higher rates of diabetes, stroke and cancer, and 48% of residents lived in poverty. Residents have been denied access to the seven human essentials that are necessary to survive and thrive - health & wellness, economic stability, safe and affordable housing, transportation, a sense of belonging, education and access to fair credit. Today, the community is transforming, and healing is coming from within.
Who We Are
Bonton Farms is on a mission is to transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where health, wholeness, and opportunity are the norm for all people. While many nonprofits work to solve one issue, Bonton Farms focuses on place-based interventions to build community capacity for long-term change. As the ecosystem of community resources improves, the neighbors in Bonton use these resources to build successful, self-sufficient lives, ultimately interrupting the impact of decades of disenfranchisement. Bonton Farms’ programs focus on the all of the seven human essentials that the community has been denied for so long. We invite you to come and join us in the transformation!
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