Rural Community Hub Community Health Worker

Lake Cumberland Home Health

3d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Rural Community Hub Community Health Worker supports the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation program in the Purchase Area Development District. Purchase District Health Department is the RCH Lead Organization for the district, with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky serving as a statewide convening and implementation partner. This full-time, term-limited role connects Rural Community Hubs with organizations, providers, and community partners. It supports partner recruitment, onboarding, cross-sector coordination, and network development, while helping organizations align services with Hub priorities and contributing frontline perspectives to planning and implementation. The role strengthens connections among healthcare providers, community organizations, and Hub partners to support improved health and well-being in rural Kentucky. The Community Health Worker helps build relationships, reduce barriers to collaboration, connect organizations with services and resources, support referral pathways and warm handoffs, and represent partner perspectives in Hub efforts. The position also documents outreach and engagement, gathers feedback, tracks organizational needs, and supports reporting and continuous improvement. Travel throughout the Area Development District is required for meetings, partner and community visits, and events. The position is part of Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan, funded through the CMS Rural Health Transformation Fund. The grant spans five budget periods aligned with federal fiscal years 2026–2030, with annual funding disbursement based on performance metrics. The advertised salary range is $17–$19 per hour based on qualifications and experience. The posting also lists a separate general hourly range of $7.25–$50.00.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in community health work, outreach, partnership development, care coordination, social services, or other community-facing support roles.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting partner needs and broader Hub initiatives.
Familiarity with healthcare, social service, education, and other community resource systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel throughout the Area Development District for meetings, partner and community visits, and events.
Commitment to improving health outcomes and quality of life for Kentuckians.
Experience building relationships with diverse community organizations and partners.
Experience navigating community resource systems and supporting organizational coordination.
Ability to coordinate services across healthcare, social service, and community-based organizations.
Experience supporting outreach, partner recruitment, and community-based initiatives.
Ability to identify and reduce barriers that prevent organizations from collaborating effectively.
Commitment to community-centered approaches and health equity.
Experience documenting activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.
Proof of MMR, TDaP, and Varicella vaccinations or immunity must be provided to or within ten days of hire.
Complete infection control orientation, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training, and hand hygiene education within ten days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Community Health Worker certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
Experience serving rural communities and/or communities in the Purchase Area Development District.
Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, self-management support, or care coordination practices.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent lived or professional experience in public health, social work, human services, community development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with partner organizations and increase awareness of Hub services, programs, and opportunities.
Support partner recruitment, organizational outreach, and participation in local events.
Gather organizational input and elevate partner perspectives to Hub leadership.
Contribute frontline insight to Hub planning and implementation efforts.
Participate in Hub meetings, events, initiatives, and collective efforts.
Facilitate connections among partner organizations and initiatives to strengthen referral pathways, resource sharing, and coordinated community support.
Support coordination across healthcare providers, community organizations, and Hub partners.
Help organizations connect their services to healthcare, social services, and community resources.
Help organizations navigate the Hub network, reduce collaboration barriers, and follow through on commitments.
Promote successful connections through warm handoffs and follow-up support.
Strengthen referral pathways across Hub partners and community organizations.
Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, service providers, and community leaders.
Coordinate with Hub partners to promote collaboration and shared understanding of community needs.
Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing among Hub stakeholders.
Support partnership development and cross-sector collaboration.
Advocate for partner organizations and the communities they serve to help build organizational capacity for sustained health improvement efforts.
Gather and communicate partner feedback to support service improvements.
Document outreach activities, partner engagement, follow-up actions, and emerging organizational trends.
Stay informed about local resources, community priorities, and Rural Community Hub practices.
Support reporting and continuous improvement through accurate, timely documentation.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
HRA if medical insurance is waived, if applicable
Flexible spending account
Pension equal to 6% of wages
Employee-funded 401(k) and 457(b) plans
5% wage increase after successful completion of six months of employment
13 paid holidays, including two days each at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s
3.5 hours of sick time accrued per pay period
3.5 hours of vacation time accrued per pay period
Additional leave for jury duty, inclement weather, and elections
National Health Service Corps site