The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is accepting applications for membership on the Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Advisory Committee.
The DSHS Commissioner will appoint members to the committee to serve a term of three (3) years. DSHS will consider the applicants' qualifications, background and interest in serving on the committee. DSHS also tries to choose committee members who, as a whole, represent the diversity of all Texans. For that reason, DSHS considers applicants' ethnicity, gender and geographic location.
Current Vacancies
- Two (2) certified promotores or CHWs, and
- One (1) professional working with promotores or CHWs in a community setting.
Application Deadline Extended: January 15, 2020
To apply, fill out the application and submit two (2) signed and dated letters of recommendation by email, mail or fax.
Email: chw@dshs.texas.gov
Mail:
Texas Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1945
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Attn: Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program
Fax: 512-776-7555
Attn: Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program
DSHS will notify applicants by February 2020 whether they have or have not been selected as a member.
Learn More
Information about the committee.
Questions about the application, contact Beatrice Smith by email at chw@dshs.texas.gov or call 512-776-2208.