Community Health Worker (CHW)

Make a Difference in Your Community!

Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) is looking for a passionate, community-focused Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team! In this full-time role within our Community Health Division, you'll work alongside a Nursing Supervisor to connect individuals and families with vital resources, education, and support. You'll play a meaningful role in advancing public health initiatives, including overdose prevention, prescription assistance, and maternal and child health programs—making a real impact on the lives of those we serve every day.

 

ESEENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team that performs activities related to maternal child health, prescription assistance, infant safe sleep, fetal and child death review, substance use and overdose prevention
2. Successfully complete and maintain Child Passenger Safety Technician certification. Provide car seat education and installation both on sight at the agency and at Community Events.
3. Assist with Naloxone (Narcan) activities which include but are not limited to; inventory management, kit assembly, data entry, training, community outreach, distribution, completing mail order requests, and monitoring of Naloxone service entities.
4. Assist with data collection and entry for the following review committees; Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), Child Fatality Review, Suicide Fatality Review (SFR), and Overdose Review
5. Educate families on infant safe sleep practices, and portable crib assembly to reduce the risk of sleep-related injury and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
6. Communicate in person, or by phone, with Lorain County residents in need of prescription drug assistance.
7. Assist residents with completing and submitting required enrollment forms for the Prescription Assistance Program
8. Follow-up with physicians and pharmacies to ensure client prescription needs are met; link clients to manufacturer medication assistance programs and other resources.
9. Assist with coordinating agency presence and/or attending community-based events to promote relevant agency services.
10. Perform administrative functions including, scheduling of meetings, compiling and distributing meeting minutes, and maintaining an organized system using Google Suite (i.e. drive, calendar, docs, sheets, Gmail, etc.).
11. Participate in team meetings to review and evaluate program needs and activities.
12. Attend webinars, and in-person meetings.
13. Other duties as assigned

 

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of: 

• health equity issues affecting multiple intersections of client identity (i.e. race, age, class, LGBTQ+)
• local community resources and services
• working with the target population providing culturally appropriate services; trauma-informed care
• competent computer skills able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite (calendar, docs, sheets, Gmail, etc.) and other electronic medical documentation systems.

Ability to: 

• work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team conducting outreach to community members and partner agencies
• initiate conversations with the public and individuals; demonstrate good listening and interpersonal skills that support patience, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, flexibility, and empathy
• document, record, and organize information with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail
• communicate effectively in written or oral form
• hold a flexible schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current Certification in Community Health from an accredited program, or become certified within six months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance. This position may require frequent travel throughout the work week to various locations throughout Lorain County. Employees must be able and willing to operate a personal vehicle for agency business when an agency vehicle is unavailable. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with agency policy. Must have proof of and maintain up-to-date vaccinations for healthcare providers or be in the process of completing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift objects of weight up to twenty-five (25) pounds. This position is mostly office-based at LCPH but does require travel across Lorain County and occasionally across Ohio. May be required to enter residents’ homes to provide services. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods and bend and stretch to access various physical filing systems and execute community outreach activities. May encounter unsanitary conditions in the community.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full time (40 hours per week) position with usual working hours Mon. thru Fri. 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation, personal day, holidays, and sick leave. Tuition reimbursement is available.

SALARY:  $21.22 - 27.06 per hour. Starting pay will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and alignment with our established pay structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F