Community Health Worker

Lucas County•Toledo, OH

11h

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist with reducing infant mortality. This position is responsible for educating families, connecting them to resources, maintaining caseloads, and recruiting additional clients. This position may also work and interact with the community. Thank you for considering employment with Lucas County. Our culture is rooted in principles of making an impact through service, collaborating with others, feeling valued, and being challenged. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing shared values and a common mission. We are looking for talented people to join our community. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and serves as the local health authority for Lucas County. It operates as a regional health district, serving all cities, townships, and villages within the county. The department's responsibilities include preventing and controlling the spread of disease and injury, protecting against environmental hazards, promoting, and supporting healthy behaviors, and preparing for and responding to emergencies. The community that we live in is increasingly made up of unique individuals who bring to us a variety of experiences, beliefs, abilities, and knowledge. It is through understanding and appreciating these differences that we can make Public Health services relevant, valuable, and respectful to all members of our community.