Community Health Worker

Wage Max: 39,960.00 Annual
Wage Min: 37,056.00 Annual
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt (Conditional)
Shift: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

SUMMARY:

This evolving position is located in the Operations Division within the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The employee works collaboratively with a team of Community Health Workers, social service agencies, schools, and agency programs to provide clients with opportunities to stabilize and improve their health. As a Community Health Worker (CHW), social and health related needs are managed to improve overall community health. CHWs will conduct social drivers of health screenings, provide navigation to available resources, provide social support, and advocate for individuals and community health needs. Responsibilities will include referral management, documentation of each client contact, general health management skill building, and reducing barriers to appropriate health care and social services. Additionally, the CHW will work to increase access to appropriate venues of community-based services, assist individuals in improving health status, facilitate access to social services, and ensure community members access the services they need. The CHW may be embedded within school-based settings, agency and/or clinical settings, and/or community-based organizations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. All employees must maintain a commitment to OCCHD's mission, vision and strategic goals. This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned.

This position functions at the entry level (Tier 1) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. An emphasis on the following domains is important in this role:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills
• Communication Skills
• Health Equity Skills
• Community Partnership Skills
• Public Health Sciences Skills

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 30 hours of college courses; allied health professional certificate; Associates Degree preferred (one year of field experience can substitute for education requirements).
• Valid Oklahoma driver license required
• Strong connection to and experience with vulnerable populations in the Oklahoma City metro
• Must be certified in CPR within 90 days of employment
• Bilingual preferred

LEVEL 1 - One year of public contact experience required

LEVEL 2 - Two years of public contact experience required

BENEFITS:

• As an employee of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of:
• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

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AA/EOE 

Successful candidate subject to background check, reference verification and drug screening.