Bilingual Community Health Worker - Home Visiting

Georgia Department of Public Health; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K/457 Plan

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health invites applications for a Community Health Worker in the District 4 Home Visiting Program. The role focuses on home visitation for high-risk perinatal women, infants, and families, collaborating with public health nurses and community agencies.

Daily travel within the district is required. The position emphasizes outreach, client advocacy, and health education to reduce disparities in birth outcomes, with a strong emphasis on culturally competent

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with three years of job-related experience in a social service-related position; or One year at the lower-level Social Service Tech 2 (SST011) or equivalent.
• Public Health experience preferred
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant experience is a plus
• Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS, and interviewing patients
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs home visits and completes required documentation per Home Visiting Program guidelines for eligible women, infants, and children
• Works with a team to provide case management services to high-risk perinatal women, infants, and children through home visitation
• Completes quarterly reports
• Participates in health fairs and educational programs
• Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and responds as directed
• Uses computer technology to collect, store, and retrieve data
• Participates in programs planning
• Communicates in writing, orally, and through electronic means, with proper terminology and cultural proficiency
• Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures
• Provides general clerical support
• Travels throughout the district’s 12 counties for training and program support as necessary

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health invites applications for a Community Health Worker in the District 4 Home Visiting Program. The role focuses on home visitation for high-risk perinatal women, infants, and families, collaborating with public health nurses and community agencies.

Daily travel within the district is required. The position emphasizes outreach, client advocacy, and health education to reduce disparities in birth outcomes, with a strong emphasis on culturally competent