Community Health Worker (Beautiful Beginnings Section)

Franklin County Public Health • Columbus, OH

2d • $19 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work closely with individuals and their infant(s) in the community during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and/or up to the child’s third birthday. The CHW will work in tandem with a Public Health Nurse to provide personalized, community-based care to these clients. The CHW will assist clients in finding community resources which reduce their barriers to care and help ensure that the client is knowledgeable about their health and the health of their infant(s). This position is grant funded through a Community Partnership Grant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be certified as a Community Health Worker within the first year of employment
• Ohio Driver's License
• Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system
• Community Health Worker Certification
• 3 years’ experience as Community Health Worker or working in community health, public health, or community education setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual communication preferred.
• Experience in community health coordination/navigation preferred.
• Experience working in community health, social work, public health or community education preferred.
• P&W: OBGYN, prenatal and/or postpartum experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in public health, public administration, social work or other human services related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client outreach and enrollment activities with pregnant and postpartum individuals.
• Conducts home and community visits with families and infants from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Identifies needs based on the social determinants of health and provides appropriate resources, referrals and assistance.
• Educates clients about the importance of preventative health care; provides basic education to ensure an understanding of their health status and conditions.
• Accurately documents all client contact in an Electronic Health Record System including using mobile technology for partial remote work and on home visits.
• Attends local events and disseminates health related information throughout the community.
• Other related duties as assigned including participating in emergency preparedness or response activities.

Benefits

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program and flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED