Community Health Worker - Wilson County, NC : Job Details

Salary : $24,012.00 - $40,560.00 AnnuallyLocation : 1801 Glendale Dr. Wilson, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 01043Department: HEALTHDivision: Personal HealthOpening Date: 06/27/2024Description The Wilson County Health Department is seeking applicants for a Community Health Worker position. The position will participate in community capacity building through knowledge and self-reliance and activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. *This is a time limited position for 3 years. However this position has the potential to become permanent if future funding is secured for its continuation.* Hours: The regular work hours for this position are 8:00 am- 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Night or weekend work is performed as needed or required for public health emergencies and/or job related activities. Flexible scheduling is optional.Compensation: The minimum starting salary for a fully qualified applicant starts at $24,012. Starting salary is based on education and direct work related experience.Description of WorkThe primary purpose of the Community Health Worker (CHW) position is to work to improve community resilience, quality of life, and cultural and linguistic competence of service delivery. The CHW will participate in community capacity building through knowledge and self-reliance and activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.Work varies from sharing information, explaining medical instructions, demonstrating health care procedures, and clarifying client's problem to provider, to reporting observations of conditions to professionals. The CHW will offer constant encouragement to motivate clients. Reproductive Health 40%Coordinate with staff to implement evidence-based services in the selected Satellite clinic locations.Facilitate and coordinate with staff to provide educational classes and materials that incorporate information on reproductive health, LARCs, Safe Sleep Practices, and maternal and infant health.Perform follow-ups on missed family planning appointments.Develop and administer a participant satisfaction survey to evaluate services and submit an annual satisfaction summary report to DPH.Collaborates with other key agencies to provide education and facilitate events that promote infant mortality reduction and reduction in unintended pregnancy rates.Assists with interim and final program reports.Participate in all program webinars and meetings as required by DPH. Maternal and Infant Health 40%Educate pregnant and postpartum participants about the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, application process for Medicaid, and recertification for Medicaid.Provide education specific to newborn care, development, feeding, safety, and the need for well-baby care and immunizations. ?Make referrals based on participants' need for resources.Collaborates with other key agencies to provide education and facilitate events that promote infant mortality reduction, and reduction in unintended pregnancy rates.Assist with the collection of data on program participants and service deliverables for annual reports to DPH.Participate in all program webinars and meetings as required by DPH.Outreach and Recruitment: 8%Collaborates with various churches, companies, agencies, organizations, health specialists, civic groups, and individuals to achieve health department goals and any other duties as instructed by the Supervisor and/or Health Director Other: 2%Any other responsibility within the scope of the position as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Health Director. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of applicable supportive mechanical acts and/orsanitation and personal hygiene; basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of clients to be served; ability to establish rapport and relate to population served and a variety of services disciplines (nurses, doctors, social workers); ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to record basic data; ability to perform required physical tasks; ability to learn basic lab techniques such as urinalysis, hemoglobin, hematocrit. Minimum Education and Experience Demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities as statedabove through at least one year of experience in performing similar tasks in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, medical corps, or other medical treatment program.Special requirement: Community Health Worker Course or must successfully complete the NC Community Health Worker course within 9 months of employment Supplemental Information It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. *NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. Additional Information: This posting must be open until July 12, 2024, 11:59pm However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. After July 12, 2024, 11:59pm, the position may close at any time. The benefit package available for Wilson County Government includes group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance plans. Wilson County Government is also a participating member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System. Wilson County Government develops strategies to control Health Insurance costs while at the same time, is committed to providing affordable health care options that meet you and your family's needs to stay healthy. More information about our benefit plans can be found at: