Community Health Development Worker

Jefferson County Wi

Ewing Township, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health insurance opt Out Plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

The Community Health Development Worker (CHDW) at Jefferson County Health Department will build partnerships, lead outreach efforts, and help residents navigate and access community services to improve health outcomes. The role is community-based and requires collaboration with medical providers, healthcare teams, and local agencies to expand access and promote healthy behaviors.

Responsibilities include implementing strategic plans, supporting coalitions, and fostering relationships with

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

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

Skills

Outreach

Partnership development

Navigation assistance

Community engagement

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Job Description for Community Health Development Worker

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

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