SIPH Community Health Worker

Southeastern Idaho Public Health; Preston (ID); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Eleven paid holidays annually

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) invites applications for a Community Health Worker in the Nurse Home Visitation program. The role involves building relationships with mothers and providing practical health resources during the first year postpartum.

A flexible schedule and potential hybrid arrangement after training are noted, with a typical 40-hour week. We offer paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Formación

• This position requires some knowledge of public healthcare practices, typically met with six months experience working in public health or a healthcare setting or relevant coursework.

Responsabilidades

• Build relationships with mothers and their families.
• Establish and maintain client records and provide health information to clients.
• Interview patients to obtain and document detailed personal data, including expected delivery date.

Conocimientos

Public health knowledge

Community engagement

Interviewing patients

Descripción del empleo

USA:ID:Preston | Public Health | Full Time

21.47 - 21.47 USD per hour

Apply before January 3, 2027

Description

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) offers a supportive, team-centered work environment. Our work is grounded in the following values:

• Accountable: acting for good, learning, ownership, transparency
• Kind: respectful, camaraderie, fun!, team-oriented, family-oriented, safe

Making a Difference in Your Community!

Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of mothers, infants, and families in our community! In your role as a Community Health Worker in the Nurse Home Visitation program, you will build relationships with mothers and provide practical resources to support their health throughout the first year postpartum. If you want to do meaningful work, apply today!

Please Note:

We have one Community Health Worker position to fill, and it can be based in Pocatello, Montpelier, Blackfoot, Soda Springs, Preston, Malad,Arco, or American Falls. To streamline the application process, applicants only need to apply to one location. All applications will be reviewed and considered equally, regardless of the location applied. Location preferences will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work a Flexible Schedule!

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with the clinic operating hours being between 8 am to 6 pm. A consistent 40-hour schedule within these hours will be established during onboarding.

A hybrid work arrangement may be available after completion of training, based on program needs and job responsibilities.

Our Benefits Include:

• Vacation and sick leave accrual beginning upon hire.
• Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employment with this employer may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under federal program rules.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to achieve program goals.
• Build trusted relationships with mothers and their families.
• Establish and maintain client records, gather client data and provide health and community program resource information to clients.
• Interview patients to obtain and document detailed personal data including expected delivery date.
• Explain the program and uses information to establish needs and adapt services for patients.
• Connect with patients between visits either virtually or telephone.
• Build relationships with medical providers, mental health providers, hospitals, birthing centers and community resources.
• Assist with program promotion through educational campaigns, in-person outreach, marketing, and distributing program materials.
• Be available to answer calls from community partners and community members regarding SIPH clinical services.
• Assist with internal data collection for program reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires some knowledge of public healthcare practices. This requirement is typically met with six months experience working in public health or a healthcare setting -OR- relevant coursework.

Hiring Information

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

Hiring is done without regard to one's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, marital status or family responsibilities, disability, veteran status or diagnosis, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special accommodations through the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. In addition, qualifying veterans may receive preference.

Thank you for your interest in employment with southeastern Idaho Public Health!