Community Health Worker - CHS (Prescott/Prescott Valley)

Salary : $16.95 - $21.61 Hourly

Location : Prescott / Prescott Valley, AZ

Job Type : Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number : 202500051

Department : Community Health Services - CHS

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Arizona

Role

Are you seeking a career that allows you to make a meaningful impact while assisting others in your community?

Yavapai County Community Health Services invites you to join our dynamic team as a Community Health Worker at our Prescott and / or Prescott Valley locations.

At Yavapai County, we prioritize our people. We are dedicated to being a premier employer, striving to create a work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to achieve success. We care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we integrate these principles into our daily activities.

Whether you are embarking on your career journey, seeking opportunities for growth, or wishing to join a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact in your community while building a fulfilling career, we invite you to become part of our vibrant team. As an employee of Yavapai County Government, you will have the opportunity to work across one of 36 unique departments, each dedicated to providing essential services to our community and offering a diverse array of career paths. With numerous opportunities for advancement and professional development, you can cultivate a long and rewarding career with us. Join us in making Yavapai County an exceptional place to work and live.

Yavapai County... because people matter.

As a Community Health Worker, you will provide home visitation, outreach services, and educational classes specifically designed for pregnant and parenting women. The i deal candidate will be bilingual in English / Spanish.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Provides outreach to pregnant and parenting women within the community.
• Conducts regular home visitation to identify risk factors; provides prenatal and parenting education; reviews information related to infant / child development, immunizations, safety, etc. Connects clients with community resources as needed.
• Completes thorough documentation in a timely manner according to contract requirements.
• Assists with community prenatal or parenting education classes as requested.
• Provides support and education to nursing mothers. Links nursing mothers to community resources such as WIC as needed.
• Provides Perinatal mood disorders and domestic violence intake with education and referrals to mental health or other professionals as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience :

Some personal experience with breastfeeding and parenting.

Additional Requirements :

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to :

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

PLEASE NOTE

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Do you have personal experience with breastfeeding and parenting?

You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Required Question

Salary : $17 - $22