Community Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Health Worker visits clients and potential clients in homes and other appropriate community settings to explain Local Health Department services and support access to programs such as Well Child, Family Planning, Aging, TB, and WIC. The role may involve scheduling appointments, helping clients arrange transportation, encouraging attendance, and following up on missed appointments or referrals by letter, phone, or home visit. The worker may also conduct initial interviews to obtain factual information, provide support and encouragement, help resolve problems, and assist in providing services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Applicants and employees may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to agency policies.
Responsibilities
- Visit patients or potential patients at home or in other appropriate settings to explain Local Health Department services.
- Schedule appointments and help clients make transportation arrangements to receive services.
- Encourage or ensure client attendance at scheduled appointments.
- Follow up on missed appointments or referrals by letter, phone call, or home visit.
- Conduct initial patient interviews and obtain factual information.
- Provide support and encouragement to patients and assist with resolving problems.
- Assist in providing services related to programs such as Aging, Well Child, Family Planning, and TB screening.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
