CHW Specialist

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vision and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a CHW program specialist to provide technical assistance, coaching, and training for Food is Medicine initiatives. The role focuses on improving CHW effectiveness across clinical and community settings.

The position requires CHW experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse partners. KDHE emphasizes comprehensive benefits, regular hours, and a mission to protect Kansans’ health.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Community Health Worker or CHW Ally, able to provide technical assistance across diverse settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical assistance to CHWs implementing Food is Medicine activities and coach CHWs.
• Develop and deliver initial and ongoing training for CHWs, and collaborate with partners to integrate CHWs into care teams.

Skills

CHW Experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Posting closes:

September 28th, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:

September 28th, 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 .

KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $25-$26
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0247308)

Provide ongoing technical assistance to CHWs implementing Food is Medicine (FIM) activities, including food insecurity, screening, referral processes, nutrition education, and participant follow-up. This role acts as a resource for CHWs regarding FIM models, chronic disease prevention, and health-related social needs, while addressing daily implementation challenges. Through individual and group coaching, strengthen CHW skills, confidence, and role clarity across diverse clinical and community settings. Develops and delivers initial and ongoing training for CHWs focused on FIM workflows, documentation requirements, professional boundaries, and best practices. This includes supporting onboarding of new CHWs and adapting training content to meet community needs. Working with clinical partners, community-based organizations, and program leadership to support effective integration of CHWs into care teams. Including clarifying CHW roles, communication pathways, referral processes, and bridging community and clinical systems to improve coordination and effectiveness.

Develops education and supports the engagement of Community Health Workers (CHWs), healthcare providers, the general public, and other relevant stakeholders in Kansas. Collaborates with partners at the local, state, and national levels to align community health worker initiatives with Food is Medicine and chronic disease programs, promoting them both locally and statewide. Creates and maintains effective educational activities and materials. Works with the community health worker workforce to gather insights, ideas, and needs to help expand their knowledge, resources, and sustainability in Kansas.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides technical assistance to state and local agencies, organizations, and coalitions to support the implementation of program and grant strategies. Supports partners in developing and executing successful activities to ensure program success and the completion of deliverables as outlined by funder(s). Develops and oversees strategies for improving performance on standards and maintaining adherence to quality work, including clinic/community-based organization site visits to identify and address technical assistance needs. Offers technical assistance to state and local agencies, organizations, and coalitions for the development, training, and implementation of CHWs and FIM.

Plans, organizes, and facilitates activities related to and manages the resources necessary to maintain and expand the Community Health Worker Program. Writes and negotiates contracts, manages contractors, and creates strategic program and evaluation plans that result in completed grant activities that align with funder objectives. Maintains complete and accurate program records. Provides guidance for evaluation planning and works with the epidemiologist(s) on maintaining necessary data and evaluation plans.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • One year of experience as a Community Health Worker or Community Health Worker Ally. The ability to provide technical assistance across diverse settings, use of basic data systems, and document tools.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree related to Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health Administration, Social Work, Allied Health
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Experience in technical assistance, program evaluation, training, and/or grants manage
  • Ability to research, organize and present health information and promotional materials
  • Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations for training and educational purposes
  • Experience working in or with health care field and/or experience working with Community Health Work
  • Experience coordinating or providing support to community programs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.