Community Health Specialist

Job Posting

Job Posting closes:
August 3rd, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 3rd, 2026

Applicants from prior postings are still being considered and need not reapply

• Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellness of SE Kansas communities?
• Do you have the skills to assist local grantees and coalitions to create tobacco-free environments, promote tobacco prevention and treatment, and expand healthy food access and active living?

This position requires a minimum of 2 days/week in the KDHE Frontenac office, 4033 N Parkview Drive, Frontenac, KS 66763.(CRAWFORD COUNTY)

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

KDHE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please  . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please  .

• Who can apply:
  Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.16-$26.29
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work‑Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary:

The position (K0247604) Serves as the point-of-contact and provides technical assistance to local organizations within assigned region that are receiving KDHE grants, such as Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR). Conducts bimonthly progress meetings, site visits, and provides grantees with resources and pertinent information to support community initiatives. Ensures grantee accountability, quality progress reporting and alignment of approved work plans. Participates in CDRR application process, technical reviews, and supports Community Health Promotion program goals.

Assists communities with identifying and leveraging resources to advance community health promotion work, build capacity and encourage the development of local coalitions for the prevention of chronic disease. Works with supervisor and state-level chronic disease prevention staff to identify state resources (organizations, universities, funding, etc.) that are available to assist the local coalitions. Assists with promotion of programs in assigned region.

Serves as the lead on special topics as needed and assigned by supervisor. Contributes to CDC and other progress reports, summarizing outcomes from grantees in assigned region. Provides updates and maintains records regarding the implementation of policy, systems and environment strategies. Shares regional program information as needed with staff and partners.

• Organizes and conducts training for grantee and partners working in specific areas of chronic disease prevention and assists with the annual Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Annual…