Community Health Worker

Weber County • Ogden, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of Department Director and under direct supervision of the Director of Health Promotion, performs complex public health work between the department and the community. A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who has a uniquely close relationship/trust with the community served and is able to serve as a bridge between their community and health and social resources. They facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A CHW is vital to a public health response within their communities, their understanding of barriers that their communities face and built relationships within their community and with community partners, their knowledge of and ability to connect members to resources and information, and their ability to mobilize and lead their communities in times of crisis.

Requirements

• High School diploma and five (5) to seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Experience working with community members and community-based organizations; building trusted relationships; interact professionally and express cultural awareness with culturally diverse individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills over the phone, text, and virtually; strong, efficient, detailed, organizational skills and able to work on several projects simultaneously; case management, resource/needs facilitation, outreach, and communication.
• Ability to assess the needs of a diverse population.
• Connect to a multi-racial/ethnic demographic.
• Connect with resources on a federal, state, and county level.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be able to carry audio-visual equipment and educational materials.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Must be available for periodic evening and weekend presentations and activities and occasional overnight travel.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Nice To Haves

• Some college in Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Public Health, Lifestyle Management or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource connector and mapper for culturally diverse communities.
• Maintain working knowledge of state, county, and local resources available.
• Collect and compile information related to resources, community needs, organizational needs, etc. for program development, reporting, and evaluation.
• Identify people in need of services and support through screening tools and testing follow-up.
• Connect community members and organizations to social needs resources utilizing all levels of resources available.
• Promote services within the community by establishing relationships with local schools, service providers, community groups, churches, age-specific programs, and other programming as necessary.
• Conduct community outreach, education, and advocacy in a culturally competent manner and ensure communication is reliable and scientifically accurate.
• Assess community needs using evidence-based methods to gather reliable information concerning the community being targeted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree