Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

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03/28/2023

The Community Health Worker (CHW)

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
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and a flexible spending
• Life insurance, short and long term disability options are also
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid
• And much more!

NOW HIRING: Community Health Worker (CDC CCR)

Grant-funded

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work closely with individuals in the community who have chronic health conditions, substance use/behavior health diagnosis, 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). This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.

Duties Include:

• Client outreach and enrollment activities by conducting neighborhood outreach to vulnerable, underserved populations.
• 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, health insurance, COVID-19 vaccination and 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.
• Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
• Performs public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with job classification and training provided, in response to threats to the public’s health. Participates in Department and community emergency response training and drills in support of disaster preparedness consistent with job classification.
• Other related duties as

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social work or other human services related field preferred.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate through the Ohio Department of Nursing is required or be willing to become certified within 6 months of employment by Franklin County Public Health.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable through FCPH’s provider; some evening and weekend hours required.

Hiring Salary: $20.00/hour to $24.06/hour. This is a non-exempt position.

Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or email materials to FCPHjobs@franklincountyohio.gov with the subject ‘Community Health Worker – CDC CCR Grant’

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

Deadline for Applying: Internal Applicants (03/31/2023); External applicants (until filled).           No phone calls please.  This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.myfcph.org.

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work. All FCPH Employees must be fully vaccinated (one or two doses depending on COVID-19 vaccination type) by November 23, 2021 unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Revathy Deivasigamani, HR Generalist at revathydeivasigamani@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

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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