Community Health Worker - Part Time

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Worker Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) Location: Pontiac, MI Hourly rate: $22.97- $30.78 Part Time position, 3-5 days per week, Max of 1000 Hrs per year. Do you have a passion for connecting people to resources and improving community well-being? Join Oakland County Health Division and play a vital role in advancing public health, building trust, and ensuring equitable access to services across our diverse communities. What You’ll Do As a Community Health Worker, you’ll serve as a trusted connector between Oakland County residents and critical health services. Your work will directly impact individuals, families, and communities by improving access, education, and engagement. Build meaningful two-way community partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations Engage directly with residents through outreach, workshops, and community events Focus on equity by prioritizing underserved populations, including seniors, homebound individuals, low-income families, and immigrant communities Promote public health programs and encourage participation in services that improve overall well-being Provide referrals and follow-up support to ensure individuals successfully access needed resources Deliver culturally responsive communication, adapting your approach to meet the unique needs of each community Educate and build trust by addressing concerns, sharing evidence-based information, and countering misinformation Document outreach and engagement efforts using County systems and tools Why You’ll Love This Job Make a real impact – Your work directly improves health outcomes and connects people to life-changing resources Be part of something bigger – Support countywide public health initiatives that strengthen entire communities Engage with diverse populations – Build relationships across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences Work with purpose – Every conversation, referral, and outreach effort contributes to healthier communities Grow your career in public health – Gain hands-on experience in community engagement, education, and health promotion Join Us At Oakland County, we are committed to building healthier, more equitable communities. If you’re driven by service, connection, and making a difference—this is your opportunity to be on the front lines of public health impact.

Requirements

Be a high school graduate OR have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test.
Have at least one (1) year of experience with community outreach/field work in a health care setting or supporting community outreach.

Nice To Haves

Community Health Worker certification.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Considerable knowledge of vaccines, sexual health, and related medical terminology.
Considerable understanding of patient confidentiality and sensitivity.
Considerable ability to provide non-judgmental and empathetic care to diverse patient populations.
Considerable ability to multitask and work efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful two-way community partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations
Engage directly with residents through outreach, workshops, and community events
Focus on equity by prioritizing underserved populations, including seniors, homebound individuals, low-income families, and immigrant communities
Promote public health programs and encourage participation in services that improve overall well-being
Provide referrals and follow-up support to ensure individuals successfully access needed resources
Deliver culturally responsive communication, adapting your approach to meet the unique needs of each community
Educate and build trust by addressing concerns, sharing evidence-based information, and countering misinformation
Document outreach and engagement efforts using County systems and tools
Fosters strong partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Participates in educational workshops and events to promote public health initiatives in the community.
Prioritizes efforts to reach underserved populations, including seniors, homebound residents, low-income families, immigrants, and individuals with limited access to healthcare services.
Encourages participation in public health programs and services.
Provides referrals to community partner agencies and conducts follow-up activities to ensure successful access to resources.
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services to assigned clients and communities.
Tailors’ communication approaches to suit the needs of specific communities.
Engages with individuals and families to address their concerns, provide evidence-based information, and build trust in public health.
Utilizes effective communication strategies to counter misinformation.
Maintains accurate records of activities including outreach efforts, educational sessions, and community engagement.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.