Community+Health+Worker.pdf
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This document is a job description for a Community Health Worker position within Yavapai County Government's Community Health Services department. The job description is specific to Yavapai County, located in Arizona, and is classified as a non-exempt, classified position within the county government.
The role involves working under the direct supervision of a Public Health Nurse to provide home visitation, outreach, and educational classes to pregnant and parenting women. Key responsibilities include conducting home visits to identify risk factors, providing prenatal and parenting education, connecting clients with community resources, supporting nursing mothers, and completing documentation according to contract requirements. The position requires personal experience with breastfeeding and parenting, a high school diploma or GED, clear communication skills, a valid Arizona driver's license, current auto insurance, and a current fingerprint clearance. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
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Employment with Yavapai County Government is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications, as applicable.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
YAVAPAI COUNTY GOVERNMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Revision Approval: 07-01-18 Date Approved: 01-01-12 Department: Community Health Services Classification: Classified FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Role:
Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nurse, provides home visitation, outreach and classes to pregnant and parenting women.
Major Duties and 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. (70%)
Provides support and education to nursing mothers. Links nursing mothers to community resources, such as WIC, as needed. (25%)
Performs other duties as requested. (5%)
Expectations:
1. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with clients, co-workers within the Department, County and the community at large.
2. Maintains public health trust by honoring client and staff confidentiality.
3. Demonstrates ability to make sound judgment in communication and decision-making with client and PHN supervisor.
4. Be available to respond to emergencies and disasters as requested.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: Must have personal experience with breastfeeding and parenting.
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Interpersonal Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills required. Courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to build relationships
Other Skills: Must have a valid AZ Driver's License and current auto insurance. Current fingerprint clearance required.
Basic computer skills (MS Word and e-mail).
Employment with Yavapai County Government is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications, as applicable.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
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