What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Butler County ESC?
Employment Opportunity
Butler County Educational Service Center
January 16, 2025
POSITION: Community Health Worker
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: $33,150-$39,000 based upon education and experience
WORK YEAR: Full Time and Part Time
DEADLINE: Until Filled
APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.
BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.
Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits
Paid sick time
Vacation time – 15 days for year-round employees
Summers off – for all school-based employees
Holiday pay or Non-Contract days
Group Life Insurance
Savings plans – American Fidelity
Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Someone who shows passion for family advocacy, a unique ability to empower families, and an ability to apply their extensive community health knowledge toward desired resources. Able to accept referrals from information and referral sources, parents, physicians, and agencies for services to children 0-3 years, conducts initial interview and home visit and collects related reports or records. Performs required screenings/ assessments/evaluations. Collaborates with other providers to facilitate a “seamless” service system. This staff member will communicate with members of the community to determine needs and help to link African American moms and babies to essential services, but not to the exclusion of any family in need of service. The CHW will provide ongoing home visits and act as an advocate for the underserved population.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with young children and their families preferred, familiarity with agencies serving at-risk populations and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with local agencies.
Community Health Worker Certification preferred.
Knowledge of agencies and community resources.
Experience in engaging parents, community providers and community leaders (occasional evening and weekend hours may be needed).
Willingness/ability to work as a team member.
Good organizational skills.
History of good job attendance.
Valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving record with daily access to private insured vehicle during work hours.
Ability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program.
Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.
Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.
Salary : $33,150 - $39,000
