Community Health Development Worker

Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; Sur place; EUR 61 273 000 - 68 322 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Résumé du poste

Jefferson County Health Department is seeking a Community Health Development Worker to lead outreach and build community partnerships. The role focuses on helping individuals navigate services and adopt healthy behaviors, with most work conducted out in the community for specified populations.

The CHDW collaborates with medical providers and other agencies to improve access and health outcomes, under a full-time, hourly wage of $24.60–$27.43.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least one year of directly related experience; or two to three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Four years directly related experience or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Oversees programmatic implementation of Strategic Work Plan with coalition feedback and support; leads objective work with Drug Free Communities (DFC) Assistant to ensure overall goals, objectives and requirements of federal grants are fulfilled.
• Promotes prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and substance misuse in youth and adults.
• Promotes community action and garners support and resources from community organizations to implement new activities.
• Acts as a liaison between the Jefferson County Health Department and community agencies to facilitate communication and coordinate services.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff.
• Variety of other tasks will be needed.

Connaissances

Community outreach

Public health

Collaboration

Description du poste

Job Title: Community Health Development Worker

Full-Time

Wage And Salary: $24.60 - $27.43 per hour

Application Review Will Begin: September 15, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

ABOUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Health Department promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all people in Jefferson County. The Health Department values advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, health equity, integrity, respect, and evidence based while carrying out their variety of programs offered to achieve our vision of healthy people, communities, and lifestyles.

What You Will Do

The Community Health Development Worker (CHDW) will be responsible for developing community partnerships, leading outreach efforts, and helping individuals navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. CHDW will primarily be working out in the community with specific target populations. The CHDW will work closely with medical providers, healthcare teams, and other community agencies to improve access to services and improve community health outcomes.

Some Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees Programmatic implementation of Strategic Work Plan with coalition feedback and support; leads objective work with Drug Free Communities (DFC) Assistant to ensure overall goals, objectives and requirements of federal grants are fulfilled.
• Promotes prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and substance misuse in youth and adults
• Promotes community action and garners support and resources from community organizations to implement new activities.
• Acts as a liaison between the Jefferson County Health Department and community agencies to facilitate communication and coordinate services.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff.
• Variety of other tasks will be needed

Qualifications

Requirements

• Associate degree and at least one year of directly related experience; or
• Two to three years of directly related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements

• Four years directly related experience or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Wage & Benefits: We pay $24.60 - $27.43/ hour based on candidate successful experience and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights if Full Time

• Health insurance *Health insurance opt Out Plan *Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance *Wisconsin Retirement System *Health Savings Account *Deferred Compensation Program

2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace

Employees at Jefferson County Value

• Competitive Pay *Excellent Benefits *Great Coworkers *Flexibility *Advancement & Opportunity *Family Feel

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer