Community Health Worker - Health Education- Health and Human Services

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM MST the day before the posted End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

*** Hiring for two(2) vacancies:
- One position will be assigned in Anthony, NM
- One position will be at various locations throughout the County

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.   Deliver culturally responsive health education and information and coordinate activities that help individuals understand health risks, adopt healthy behaviors, and access appropriate health and social services.  Conduct outreach and education in community-based settings, and support clear, timely communication between the Department and public.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Health Education

• Deliver culturally responsive, community-based health education and health promotion activities that address priority health issues, health risks, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

• Conduct prevention education, health-promotion presentations, and offer resource to people in settings such as schools, worksites, community centers, and other community locations.

• Maintain current knowledge of health promotion practices, available community services for priority population within assigned service areas.

• Assist with coordination of grant-related programs, community resource center activities, and other health related community programs.

• Assist individuals and families in understanding, accepting and following through with health, financial assistance, medical. and social service referrals, while promoting informed decision-making and self-advocacy.

 

2. Community Engagement and Outreach

• Facilitate and coordinate community meetings, listening sessions, focus groups, and outreach events to gather feedback, identify community priorities, and inform health education activities.

• Serve as a community liaison and advocate to help individuals and families navigate the healthcare and social services system and increase access to preventive services and resources.

• Recruit and engage residents, community partners, and stakeholders to participate in health education, and health promotion activities and promote visibility of department programs and services.

• Distribute and assist with community based surveys, assessments, educational materials, and other tools used to identify needs and evaluate outreach and health education efforts.

 

3. Communication and Program Support

• Meet regularly with program staff and supervisor to coordinate health education activities, community outreach, communications needs, and program priorities.

• Work collaboratively with department staff as well as other County departments and community members.

• Represent the department’s health education and promotion programs at community meetings, coalitions, events, conferences, and other forums as assigned.

• Assist with the development, review, and dissemination of clear, culturally appropriate health information messages, educational materials, and outreach campaigns as appropriate.

• Collect, document, and submit accurate program information, data, reports and other required records in a timely manner, consistent with funding agencies and department requirements.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties as assigned. Position requires, on occasion, work beyond normal business hours and/or extended hours, nights and weekends.

 

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education.  High school diploma or equivalent.

B. Experience.  Four (4) years of experience in health care, health promotion, outreach, education, or community and customer service activities. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.

 

C. Education/Experience substitution.  In accordance with County policy. No substitution for required education.

 

D. Licenses/Certifications.  Must have or be able to acquire a valid Driver's license. Community Health Worker, child development or other health related certified training, certification or education is preferred.

 

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.).  Must pass background check and maintain a current driver's license.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of:

• Doña Ana County colonias, villages, population demographics, community resources, and community networks.
• The ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and life experiences of populations within local communities.
• Youth engagement development activities and strategies.
• Community-based education principles and practices.
• Organizational development, consensus building, and collaborative engagement practices.

 

Skill in:

• Operating general office equipment and computer applications, including Microsoft Word.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Facilitating focus groups and educational classes.
• Promoting, organizing, and coordinating meetings and classes.

 

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Utilize referral networks within the local health care system to connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Motivate and encourage individuals to adopt healthy behaviors.

Compensation Range

$19.59 - $29.39

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

 

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.