Why Chose Us?

For more than twenty two years, CHDI has been at the forefront of promoting access to quality health care for all residents of Southwest Texas. In addition to providing residents with a choice when it comes to health care, the agency has also serves as a stable economic engine, generating jobs and revenue for the community. Although the agency has a long list of accomplishments, the following represent some of the most recent and significant changes over the past few years:

• The addition of the Center for Community Wellness campus at 908 South Evans Street in Uvalde. This three building facility will house our Oral Health Department, a new Mental/Behavioral Health Department, Teaching Kitchen, Fitness/Exercise Facility, Electronic Health Records and Administrative Offices.
• Upgrade of Rolling Hills Health, our satellite health center, in Leakey, including new medical exam equipment, office equipment and furniture and a fresh coat of paint!
• Addition of an Convenient Care program to Our Health/Nuestro Centro de Salud in Uvalde, where minor scrapes, bumps, fevers and such are examined and treated in quicker time than a standard appointment. Also available on Saturdays for those unexpected DIY project mishaps.

Our Recruitment Process

CHDI welcomes all applicants for currently posted positions of employment. The following guidelines are followed for processing applications:

• Position vacancy is advertised within CHDI, in the Uvalde Leader News, and often in other venues such as Craigslist.org.
• Applications are accepted in person and online, then are forwarded to Human Resources.
• Candidates accepted for the next stage are interviewed by Human Resources. For clerical positions, a minimum skills test may be administered prior to an interview.
• Following a successful first interview, the candidate’s references are contacted.
• Candidates accepted for the next stage are interviewed by management personnel and the department supervisor.
• Upon a successful second interview and consensus of interviewers, an offer is extended.

For more information, contact CHDI Human Resources at (830) 278-5604.

Areas of Talent

Medical Care: Providers (Doctor, Physician’s Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner), Nurses (R.N., L.V.N, CMA), Immunization Staff, Pharmacy Staff, Lab & X-ray Staff, Health Records Staff, Unit Clerks.

Dental Care: Providers (Dentists, Registered Dental Hygienists), Dental Assistants.

Mental/Behavioral Health Care: Psychiatrist, Licensed Social Workers.

Administration: Patient Support, Registration Clerks, Cashiers, Billing Supervisor & Clerks, Accounting Clerks, Information Systems Technicians, Reception, Custodians, Human Resources, Development, Finance, Operations, Administrative Assistants, Secretaries.

Community Health Development, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all individuals, and toward this goal it's policy is to:

• Follow all federal, state and local laws regarding the employment relationship, including all laws regarding nondiscrimination with respect to race, color, marital status, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap or disability, age (over 40), Vietnam era veteran status, sexual orientation, or other grounds not permitted by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), by extending reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities as provided under the ADA.
• Promote understanding and acceptance of the Agency’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity by all employees and by the communities in which the Agency operates.
• Thoroughly investigate instances of alleged discrimination, harassment or retaliation, and take corrective action as appropriate.
  Be continually alert to identify and correct any practices that are at variance with the intent of this Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, screening, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Job Opportunities

We invite you to apply for any position for which you are qualified and join our team!

Please submit your completed application via fax to (830) 278-1836 attention Human Resources Coordinator. Attach your resume and reference page.