Community Health Worker , II or III

Job Posting Title

Community Health Worker I, II or III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The salary for this position is based on education and experience:
Level I: up to $41,000.00, based on education and experience
Level II: up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience
Level III: up to $45,000.00, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Location
:
Guthrie - 215 Fairgrounds Road

Salary
:

Level I: up to $41,000.00, based on education and experience
Level II: up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience
Level III: up to $45,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time
:
Full Time

Work Schedule
:
Monday – Friday

Primary Hours
: 8am – 5pm

Position

Description:

The Community Health Worker is responsible for conducting a range of activities, such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy, to build individual and community capacity to facilitate access to services. Incumbents are frontline public health workers with experience and/or an understanding of the community served that serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community in order to facilitate access to services and improve the quality of the delivery of service.

• Meets with clients to assist them in understanding diagnosis given by provider, after‑care instructions and activities, including referrals to other providers, client’s insurance and medication coverage
• Assists clients in applying for social service assistance, making referrals for housing, food, social, transportation, and other community resources, and other identifiable barriers
• Collaborates with clients to identify goals and next steps for their overall wellbeing by building trust and positive experience for clients by maintaining active relationships during follow‑up and monitoring contacts, this includes calling, making home visits to, and meeting with clients
• Facilitates or conducts outreach, such as providing professional services, to meet clients within their normal environment and connect with the community
• Motivates clients to be active, engaged participants in their health
• Works effectively with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc.) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio‑economic barriers between clients and institutions
• Documents all contact with client in prescribed manner
• Maintains Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and agency standards regarding client confidentiality
• Advocates for clients by identifying barriers and increasing access to multiple state services and community resources
• Collaborates with team to provide the clinical team with findings and ensure clients have a coordinated…