Community Health Worker

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

• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language

Description

Community Health Worker

DPH Home Visiting Program

District 4 Public Health

301 Main Street

Lagrange, GA 30240

Under supervision, provides home visitation services to medically diagnosed high-risk, pregnant, post-partum, and inter-conceptual women. Works in collaboration with public health nurses and local community human service agencies to provide person-centered support to individuals and families; to help improve access to care; assist with navigating the health care and social service system; support research through outreach and advocacy and health needs assessments; advocate for individual, family and community needs; and build client capacity to increase knowledge and self-sufficiency. Provides outreach, support, and education to the target population and their surrounding community to reduce disparities in birth outcomes. Daily travel is a requirement for this position.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs home visits and completes required documentation per the Home Visiting Program guidelines to 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
• Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds (e.g., cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities)
• Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures
• Provides general clerical support
• Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development
• Candidate must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Travels throughout the district’s 12 counties for training and program support as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Social Service Tech 3

High School diploma/GED AND three (3) years of job-related experience in a social service-related position; OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Service Tech 2 (SST011) or position equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Health experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS, and interviewing patients
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language
• Home visitation experience
• Prenatal Care experience working with high-risk mothers and babies

Additional Information

Benefits For Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit -

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Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit -

https://www.district4health.org/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. Position will remain open until filled and is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

• District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Pre-employment Drug Screening

Reference Checks & Immunizations Requirements

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Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

What we offer.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you