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09/04/2019

Community Health Worker

Franklin County Public Health

Why Work Here? Be Valued!

As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.

Franklin County Public Health provides:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and a flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short and long term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• And much more!

NOW HIRING: Community Health Worker (two positions) Grant-funded

 The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work closely with individuals in the community who have substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, women of childbearing years, and/or who experience obstacles in obtaining healthcare services. The CHW will assist clients in finding community resources which reduce their barriers to care and help ensure that the client is knowledgeable about their health condition(s).

Duties Include:

• Client outreach and enrollment activities by conducting neighborhood outreach to vulnerable, underserved populations.
• Support long-term recovery by addressing social determinants of health; provide nonjudgmental emotional support and mentoring to individuals affected by addiction.
• Assist in efforts to prevent opiate abuse and addiction through a collaborative process with Central Ohio Pathways HUB.
• Linking eligible participants of the Central Ohio Pathways HUB to FCPH programs and culturally tailored interventions.
• Identifying barriers to care and services in areas such as education, transportation, housing understanding procedures and language barriers.
• Educate clients about the importance of preventative health care; provide basic education to ensure an understanding of their health conditions.
• Attend local events and disseminate health related information within the community.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social work or other human services related field preferred.
• Must be certified as a Community Health Worker through the Ohio Department of Nursing or be willing to become certified.
• One to two (1-2) years of direct experience working in addiction or mental health field preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable through FCPH’s provider; some evening and weekend hours required.
• Non-smoker.

Hiring Salary: $19.24/hour to $24.06/hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should send:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. FCPH application (located: http://www.myfcph.org/careers)

TO: fcphjobs@franklincountyohio.gov with subject “Community Health Worker”

OR: Franklin County Public Health

Attn: Human Resources (Community Health Worker)
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4562

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (September 9, 2019); External applicants (September 20, 2019)     

No phone calls please.

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

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