What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker Intern position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
The Bureau of Health Promotion is looking for a Community Health Worker (CHW) Intern in Garden City. This intern will develop communication products for the CHW section and research best practices in public health communication to inform creation of communications products for the CHW program.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:April 28, 2025
Required documents uploaded by:April 28, 2025
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
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, KanCare). 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.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
About The Position
Who can apply: Anyone (External)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time, the position is allowed up to 999 hours per year max
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Work Schedule: Flexible,Monday-Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
Internship Project Duties:
The internship position (K0246562)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Community Health Worker Intern to join our Internship Program in the Bureau of Health Promotion located in Garden City for the Summer of 2025. The intern in this role will develop communication products for the CHW section and research best practices in public health communication to inform creation of communications products for the CHW program.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Develop communication products for the Community Health Worker (CHW) section. Products may include toolkits, one-pagers, fact sheets, short videos, and other effective communications materials. Products to be developed will be determined in conjunction with Communications and Program Staff.
Complete training to include introduction to CHW programs, public health communication, health promotion, and agency communication protocols and practices; and consult with Communication and Program Staff to develop an understanding of communication needs of the CHW program.
Research best practices in public health communication to inform creation of communications products for the CHW program.
Learn more at: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1770/Community-Health-Workers
Qualifications
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
How To Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
The Bureau of Health Promotion is looking for a Community Health Worker (CHW) Intern in Garden City. This intern will develop communication products for the CHW section and research best practices in public health communication to inform creation of communications products for the CHW program.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:April 28, 2025
Required documents uploaded by:April 28, 2025
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
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, KanCare). 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.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
About The Position
Who can apply: Anyone (External)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time, the position is allowed up to 999 hours per year max
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Work Schedule: Flexible,Monday-Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Hourly Pay Range: $15.03
Internship Project Duties:
The internship position (K0246562)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Community Health Worker Intern to join our Internship Program in the Bureau of Health Promotion located in Garden City for the Summer of 2025. The intern in this role will develop communication products for the CHW section and research best practices in public health communication to inform creation of communications products for the CHW program.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Develop communication products for the Community Health Worker (CHW) section. Products may include toolkits, one-pagers, fact sheets, short videos, and other effective communications materials. Products to be developed will be determined in conjunction with Communications and Program Staff.
Complete training to include introduction to CHW programs, public health communication, health promotion, and agency communication protocols and practices; and consult with Communication and Program Staff to develop an understanding of communication needs of the CHW program.
Research best practices in public health communication to inform creation of communications products for the CHW program.
Learn more at: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1770/Community-Health-Workers
Qualifications
- Education:
- Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus in Communications.
- Licensing & Certification:
- Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus in Communications.
- Communications equipment and software: camera, video recording.
- Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, or other virtual meeting platform software.
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
- Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
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- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
- Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
How To Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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