What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker (Part-time) position at Dakota County, Minnesota?
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Public HealthHOURS: Part-time, 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $50,194 - $56,468/annually (105 Grade Level)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $50,194 - $78,428/annually
LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-person at the Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
UNION: Non-union
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 PM on 1/22/2025
Dakota County employs over 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions make Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers- the kind of careers that make a difference in people’s lives.
Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.
A Community Health Worker works with clients and families to help connect them to needed county and community resources, provides community education, works to increase access to primary care through culturally competent outreach, and makes referrals and coordinates services as needed for clients and families.
Minimum Qualifications
NEED TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two year technical training beyond high school AND
- Certification as a Community Health Worker in Minnesota or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment
- Valid Driver's License
NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in community outreach and engagement
- Bachelor's Degree in health-related field
- Oral and written fluency in another language besides English
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
- Provide outreach, education, and resources to individuals and communities in home visits through the Family Home Visiting program or community settings.
- Document home visits and outreach activities in computer programs and/or the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Attend team meetings and provide input to team discussions and work plan development.
- Promote regular medical and dental checkups for C&TC eligible individuals and families in community settings.
- Provide advocacy for clients and families when barriers are encountered to health care access.
- Plan and present basic preventative health and safety information to children and adults in community settings.
- Engage clients in obtaining skills to navigate the health care system.
- Perform public health emergency preparedness functions as trained and assigned within the department's emergency response plan.
- Provides mentoring or precepting of new staff or students as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
- Knowledge of data privacy and HIPAA regulations and assigned public health program goals and principles.
- Knowledge and ability to navigate available community resources.
- Knowledge of the health care delivery system.
- Working knowledge of public health principles, programs, and services.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use technology needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Ability to work in office and community with minimal supervision.
- Ability to engage and present information and materials to individuals and small groups.
SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check and may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Salary : $50,194 - $56,468
