Home-Visit Community Health Advocate

KENTUCKY PUBLIC HEALTH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knox County Health Department in Kentucky seeks a Full-time Outreach Worker to visit homes and community sites, promote services, schedule appointments, and provide follow-up outreach for programs such as Well Child, Family Planning, Aging, TB and WIC.

The role involves assisting clients, arranging transportation, encouraging attendance, and coordinating referrals; candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. The department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: None.
• Substitution: None.
• Age/License: Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Post-employment: Maintain credentials as required.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients or potential patients in home or community settings to explain LHD services and set up appointments.
• Assist clients with transportation arrangements to receive services and ensure attendance.
• Conduct initial interviews and provide support to resolve problems related to services (Aging, Well Child, Family Planning, TB, WIC).

Job description

The Knox County Health Department in Kentucky seeks a Full-time Outreach Worker to visit homes and community sites, promote services, schedule appointments, and provide follow-up outreach for programs such as Well Child, Family Planning, Aging, TB and WIC.

The role involves assisting clients, arranging transportation, encouraging attendance, and coordinating referrals; candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. The department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.