Community Health Worker​/Peer Support Specialist

Final date to receive applications:10/02/2026 12:00 ampay grade:grade 10salary:$14.18 - $17.64 hourly time type:full time health department:pennyrile district health department summary:this grant-funded position provides one-on-one support through care coordination, barrier navigation, and connections to resources such as housing, treatment, legal assistance, and employment services. Chw serves as an advocate and guide, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve recovery and wellness goals. Visits clients or potential in appropriate setting to explain services of the lhd/ trigg county hub and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the client, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services.if

you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact kimberly gaines nes.description:characteristics of the class characteristics of a class : are general statements indicating the level of responsibility and discretion of positions in that job classification.this grant-funded position provides one-on-one support through care coordination, barrier navigation, and connections to resources such as housing, treatment, legal assistance, and employment services.

Chw serves as an advocate and guide, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve recovery and wellness goals. Visits clients or potential in appropriate setting to explain services of the lhd/ trigg county hub and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the client, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services.minimum

requirements: minimum requirements are comprehensive statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.education:high school diploma or ged.experience:(none) substitution clauseeducation:(none) experience:(none) special requirements: (age, licensure, regulation, etc.)possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.post employment requirements: employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity.(none)

examples of duties or responsibilities of the classification: examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as describing what the duties or responsibilities of any position shall be and are not to be construed as limiting the appointing authority's ability to add to, or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of a position.this grant-funded position provides one-on-one support through care coordination, barrier navigation, and connections to resources such as housing, treatment, legal assistance, and employment services.

Chw serves as an advocate and guide, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve recovery and wellness goals. Visits clients or potential in appropriate setting to explain services of the lhd/ trigg county hub and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the client, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services.typical

working conditions and unique physical requirements: incumbents in this classification will typically perform their primary job…