Community Health Worker: Parents as Teachers Educator

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation and Sick Time

10 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Incentive Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Wood County Health Department is seeking a Community Health Worker (Parents as Teachers-Parent Educator) to develop partnerships and lead outreach efforts. This role helps families access community services, conduct health education, and support care planning through home visits and screenings.

The CHW will work with medical teams and local agencies to improve health outcomes, advocate for needs, and deliver evidence-based services to enrolled families while aligning with the department's

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree in a health-related field preferred.
• One to two years community health experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience working with children required.
• Proficiency in Spanish language interpretation and translation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote maternal and child health.
• Provide evidence-based home visiting services per Parents as Teachers policies.
• Conduct screenings and assessments.
• Coordinate with community organizations to mobilize resources.
• Serve as liaison between families and community agencies to facilitate services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, and staff.

Skills

Spanish language interpretation

Community health experience

Child-focused work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in health-related field

Job description

Wood County Health Department is seeking a Community Health Worker (Parents as Teachers-Parent Educator) to develop partnerships and lead outreach efforts. This role helps families access community services, conduct health education, and support care planning through home visits and screenings.

The CHW will work with medical teams and local agencies to improve health outcomes, advocate for needs, and deliver evidence-based services to enrolled families while aligning with the department's