Job Posting TitleCommunity Health Worker
Agency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization340 District 4
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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-TimeFull time
Job TypeRegular
CompensationWhy 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 venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Job DescriptionCommunity Health WorkerLocation: District 4 - Rogers County Health Departments
Salary: Up to $41,000.00 based on education and experience
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Position Description: This position will conduct outreach and education services, targeting individuals who are at high risk for chronic disease complications, and works with a team of health care professionals to provide clients with opportunities to manage and improve their health by facilitating care coordination, enhancing access to community-based services, and addressing social determinants of health. This position will be assigned to the local health department and will be based in a primary care office and/or facility, working with individual clients as part of an integrated team of health care providers.
Duties:- Meet with clients after being seen by their primary care physician or nurse practitioner, helping the client understand their disease processes, their health care provider’s instructions, and follow-up and referral plans.
- Ensure primary care and specialty appointment instructions are understood and appointments are kept.
- Track and report client encounters and maintain required records as directed. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information.
- Plan, provide and document visit(s) (or virtual visits if more appropriate or requested) focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being. Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs. Schedule follow up visits or touch points as needed or requested.
- Act as client advocate.
- Serve as single-entry contact for customers trying to access multiple state services.
- Provide client follow-up and monitoring, including phone calls and home visits with clients as needed.
- Serve as liaison between state agencies and local community programs.
- Assist clients in understanding their insurance and medication coverage.
- Assist clients in applying for Medicaid/medical assistance as needed.
- Assist clients in applying for medication assistance programs as needed.
- Assist clients in connecting with community resources.
- Collaborate with team to provide clients with the opportunity to manage and improve health, coordinate care, and provide clinical team with case findings.
- Actively participate in required training and professional development activities.
- Assist local health department with contact tracing as needed.
- Maintain active client caseload.
- Travel is required- 50% of the job will be in the field making home visits and working in community-based agencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Valued Knowledge, Skills, and abilitiesKnowledge of basic record keeping; scheduling, data entry and of the techniques of interviewing; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology
. Strong relationship building and collaboration skills; excellent communication and facilitation skills; time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and function as part of a team; ability to follow oral and written directions; to plan and organize work assignments; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Minimum Qualifications:- Requirements consist of High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- At least one year of experience working in a community-based setting.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Application Requirements:- If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
- All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
