Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/18/25Application Deadline
04/23/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.00 $21.00 hourlyFull Pay Range: $17.00 $25.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
Are you committed to serving your community making a difference in the lives of those who need support and using your skills and strengths as a collaborative team member
As our Community Health Worker we will count on you to provide Healthy Start services such as recruitment and enrollment case management health and safety questionnaires health information and community referrals to assist atrisk families of South Phoenix.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a datadriven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with hybrid work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27 monthly contribution rate and includes a 100 employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Two years of experience working with pregnant women infants and/or toddlers in a social service program such as WIC Parents as Teachers Head Start or other home visiting program enrolling conducting outreach and/or case management in a health or social service setting
High School Diploma or GED
Related postsecondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a yearforyear basis
We Also Value
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certification as a Public Health or Community Health Worker from an accredited college or currently enrolled in a Public Health or Community Health Worker program and eligible to receive certification within six months of hire
Job Contributions
Works outside of the office to meet with families recruit and enroll eligible families into Healthy Start services and assist in scheduling families with a case manager
Assists program and community participants by making recommendations offering referrals transporting clients to prenatal appointments and encouraging them to seek necessary medical social or economic assistance and other additional resources they may need
Collaborates with participants partner agencies and providers in the community over the phone and in person to ensure that health care and social service needs are being met
Provides followup by telephone mail and email to ensure that needed services are received
Participates in outreach recruitment and education activities in the community by distributing brochures and informational materials speaking oneonone with residents and giving presentations to raise awareness of services and issues regarding prenatal care infant health and ways to reduce infant mortality
Works outside of the office to recruit and enroll eligible families into Healthy Start services and secure additional community resources for potential referrals
Attends delivery of infants and serves as nonmedical support (i.e. Doulalike) during labor when necessary.
Completes data entry of client documentation for followup data reports and monitoring of the Healthy Start project
Participates in quality assurance customer satisfaction and project planning by submitting participant cases for periodic review attending regular case management meetings with the team and presenting various cases to the team for discussion
Obtains feedback from participants on program services through surveys and makes recommendations to the management team on implementing new practices that can contribute to the success of the Healthy Start program
Working Conditions
Work occurs both in an office and field environment performing outreach within the community and requires working some evenings and weekends periodically based on business needs
Requires travel to and from jobrelated locations during the course of a scheduled workday
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
CPR and First Aid (adult and infant) will be required within the first six months of employment
Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Within one month of hire all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccinepreventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
