Community Health Worker I

Southern-Nevada-Health-District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Nevada Health District seeks to establish an eligibility list for a Community Health Worker I in the Public Health & Preventive Care Division in Nevada. The starting hourly rate is $22.65 and is non-negotiable.

The current vacancy is in the Healthy Start Program, with funding dependent on grant availability. Responsibilities include providing outreach, health education, connecting clients with resources, informal counseling, social/peer support and advocacy to improve health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in non-profit/community advocacy work or completion of Community Health Worker training.
• CHW certification preferred.
• Prior experience in medical record keeping desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, health education, and connect clients with resources.
• Offer informal counseling, social/peer support and advocacy to improve health knowledge and self-management.
• Support providers, health educators, and case management teams through integrated care and community outreach.
• Participate in assessments and scheduling as part of the applicant process.

Skills

Outreach

Health education

Counseling

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Community Health Worker I in the Public Health & Preventive Care Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies through out the District in this classification for up to four (4) months.

All new hires will have a starting salary of $22.65 per hour, which is non-negotiable.

The current vacancy is in the Healthy Start Program. This recruitment will close on or before the date list above, once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

This position is funded by a grant and the continuation of the position depends on the availability of grant funds and the business requirements of SNHD. If the funding is discontinued or becomes unavailable, your employment may be terminated without the right to appeal.

To provide services that increase health knowledge, self-sufficiency, and support self-management of diseases and health conditions to assigned clients/families through a range of activities such as outreach, health education, connecting individuals with resources, informal counseling, social/peer support and advocacy. To support providers, health educators, and case management teams through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.

Education and Training:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school .

Experience:

• Preferred: minimum of one year of experience in non-profit/community advocacy work or completion of Community Health Worker training .
• Prior experience in medical record keeping desirable
• CHW Certification is preferred

License/Certification:

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License as a condition of employment

Desirable Qualifications:

CHW Certification is preferred

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Panel Interview (Weighted 100%)

Thursday, October 1, 2026 (Best Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via TEAMS and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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