Community Health Worker – Re-Entry

What Success Looks Like In This Job(ACHD) is composed of 6 divisions (Performance and Business Excellence, Strategic Health Initiatives, Epidemiology and Data Science, Nursing, Environmental Health, Nutrition and Family Health), 230 staff, and has an annual budget of roughly 30M. The Strategic Health Initiatives Division (SHI) serves as the primary and expert resource for developing, establishing, and maintaining innovative evidence-informed, community-based public health promotion and disease prevention strategies identified through data analysis and community engagement.

Community Health Worker-Re-Entry

• This is a project designated position with funding expected to end June 30th 2028.
• There are 2 vacancies for this role and this team is expected to work onsite in the Adams County Detention Center, 150 N 19th Ave., Brighton, CO one day each week.
• The other workdays are a combination of remote and in person at a health department location.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:
The Community Health Worker-Re-Entry (CHW) is a public health professional who is a supporter for justice-involved individuals. The CHW-Re-Entry works to promote, maintain, and improve the health of individuals in custody of the Adams County Detention Center and upon their release by providing individualized support and fostering relationships with organizations. As part of SHI, the CHW-Re-Entry will work closely with community members to provide appropriate resources, health information, and support with applying to or obtaining community resources (employment, healthcare, housing, food, childcare, etc.).

The CHW-Re-Entry will listen to individuals and understand community needs, representing Adams County Health Department (ACHD) in the community and building trust between community members and ACHD.

The anticipated hiring range for these roles is $25.927/hour - $29.816/hour. The full salary range is $25.927/hour - $37.594/hour.

• Complete screenings for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) and other needs while individuals are incarcerated within the Adams County Detention Center.
• Create re-entry goals in partnership with clients related to identified needs.
• Assist with enrollment in Medicaid.
• Build rapport with individuals in a respectful and non-judgemental manner.
• Support clients with transportation, housing, and basic needs plan for release.

• Review pre-release goals and HRSN screenings; update as required.
• Identify and refer clients to appropriate community-based services, including public health programs, primary care, housing resources, transportation, education, employment, and substance use or behavioral health treatment.
• Assist with benefit enrollment (e.g. Medicaid, SNAP) and complete appropriate community-based referrals.
• Support clients with obtaining documents required to enroll in programs and gain employment (identification cards, birth certificates, etc.)
• Maintain consistent communication with clients following release to ensure service continuity.
• Provide reminders, appointment scheduling support, and goal development support.
• Track client outcomes, referral follow up, and CHW-Re-Entry efforts to support clients.

• Participate in community partnerships and project development work groups.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards (e.g. HIPAA).
• Remain aware and updated around community resources available to justice-involved individuals.

• Support grant reporting requirements.
• Maintains program-specific documentation. Use organizational skills to maintain correct forms and tools necessary for documentation.
• Participates in development of systems to support resource coordination and referral for individuals and organizations.
• Enters data into and maintains computer systems or databases. Proofs data entry and corrects errors. Running standard and ad hoc reports as required.
• Provides administrative support as assigned for the program. Handles confidential matters, including healthcare information protected by HIPAA, and collects information as requested for the use of the program staff. Filing, typing, and answering phones in support of daily program functions. Maintains files and records.

• Travel may be required to any ACHD clinic or outreach event as needed for efficient program operations. Travel may be determined on the day of work, based on program needs. The CHW-Re-Entry may use their personal vehicle or an Adams County vehicle for events.
• Required weekend shifts inside Adams County Detention Center.
• Ability to work evenings as needed.
• Ability to work community outreach events, including tabling, teaching, and/or mobile services.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events.
• Participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness, as…