Salary : $44,428.80 - $58,552.00 Annually Location : Caledonia, MN Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2024-00077 Department: Public Health and Human Services Department Opening Date: 12/12/2024 Description2025 wage range: $21.36 - $28.15/hour (hiring range - $21.26 - $23.70/hour), plus benefits.This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications taking place on January 6, 2025. Houston County is seeking qualified applicants for the newly created, full-time Public Health position of Community Health Worker to assist in promoting healthy communities/behaviors. This position will work directly with the public, creating a direct link between the community and PHHS; collect and assess data regarding community health needs and gaps; promote health education on numerous community health topics; and other duties as required. **INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST ALSO APPLY TO THE MINNESOTA MERIT SYSTEM** PLEASE SEE THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT. POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Public Health Supervisor, the Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who works directly with community members. This position is responsible for building trusting relationships with community members and provides a direct link between the community and Public Health and Human Services. A Community Health Worker builds individual and community health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, and providing social support and advocacy resources. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position works closely with and coordinates services with the Houston County Health Educator and Family Health Staff in carrying out public health services enumerated in Minn. Stat. §145A. 02, Subd. 1a. Areas of Public Health Responsibility. Under the supervision of the Public Health Supervisor, the Community Health Worker will assess community services, provide education, bridge gaps between health/social services and the community and compile data reports as requested. Essential DutiesEssential Duties Estimated % Time 1. Program Delivery The Community Health Worker assists the Health Educator in promoting healthy communities and healthy behavior in:
- Collecting data and assessing community health services/needs, gaps, barriers, and disparities
- Promoting the establishment of effective health education programs
- Conducting home visits to provide education, referrals and build relationships
- Informing clients of and connecting community members to available County PHHS and community resources
- The develop and implement of comprehensive health promotion and health education programing throughout the County including the preparation, selection, evaluation and distribution of health education materials for community health topics including:
90%2. Other Duties
- Maintain contemporary knowledge of health education by attending supervisor approved trainings and conferences
- Assist the Public Health Supervisor as assigned
10% This description describes the general list of responsibilities and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position and classification. It is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. QualificationsEMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of related Community Health experience
- Community Health Worker Certificate or able to obtain a CHW Certificate within one (1) year of employment
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- Minnesota DHS Community Health Worker Merit qualified
Other Pre-Employment Standards/Requirements
- Pass a criminal history/background check
Preferred Criteria/Experience
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Pre-Employment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
- Working knowledge of or ability to learn available Agency resources
- Ability to organize and coordinate job activities
- Skill and ability to establish and maintain accurate records
- Ability to use educational materials and equipment effectively
- Strong oral and written communication skills, inclusive of developing and delivering presentations to groups, and ability to communicate with individuals from various backgrounds and with whom may be highly emotional
- Ability to foster effective working relationships with Agency personnel and the staff of other County offices, the media, the public, and external professionals and agencies
- Ability to learn community resources
Post-Employment
- Working knowledge of REDCap
- Knowledge of the programs and policies of the agency
Data NoticePERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodation may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the following represents the physical/environmental demandsFUNCTION N/A74% Office EnvironmentXSittingXStanding, WalkingXHand Dexterity - Simultaneous/ Repetitive Hand MovementsXTyping/Data EntryXClose Vision (Near Acuity)XDistance Vision (Far Acuity)XColor Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)XAccommodation (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)XXHearing/SpeechXSedentary (Exert up to 10 pounds of force)XLight (Exert up to 20 pounds of force)XLifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to twenty-five (25) poundsXLifting, carrying or pushing of objects up to fifty (50) pounds XLifting or pushing of objects over fifty (50) poundsXAdverse movements such as overhead, bending, reachingXNOTICE A County employee in this position may encounter non-public data as defined by Minnesota or federal law in the course of their position. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the defined job duties. While data is being accessed, the employee shall take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals. Once the work purpose to access the data is reasonably finished, the employee must properly store and secure the not public data in accordance with applicable County policies as well as Minnesota and federal law. All employees are expected to become familiar with and comply with the requirements of the County's Data Practices and Data Security Policies. A breach of these policies may lead to disciplinary action against the employee. Status: Non-Exempt Job Category: Office/Clerical Labor Group: AFSCME Banding: B21 Date Last Reviewed: 12.2024 PLEASE NOTE: APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION REQUIRES TWO APPLICATIONS BE SUBMITTED
Submit your application to the Minnesota Merit System for Community Health Worker by going to: and clicking on job posting: Community Health Worker (573-OC). Submit your online application to Houston County by clicking the green APPLY button on this page. Please attach a cover letter and copies of any applicable licenses/certifications to your application file. If special accommodations are needed to complete the application for employment form, please contact the Houston County Personnel Office at 507.###.####. Houston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 2024 SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (AFSCME Union Employees of Houston County) The following is only a summary of benefits and information contained in Houston County's Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreements. Specific provisions relating to collective bargaining agreements or special rules established for particular departments are not covered here. Vacation Full-time employees earn paid vacation in accordance with the following schedule, which is based on years of continuous service: Years Employed Hours Earned 0 - 1 3.08 hr./pay period, = 10 days per year 2 - 5 3.70 hr./pay period, = 12 6 - 10 4.31 hr./pay period, = 14 11 - 15 4.93 hr./pay period, = 16 16 - 20 5.54 hr./pay period, = 18 21 - 25 6.16 hr./pay period, = 20 26+ 6.76 hr./pay period, = 22 Part-time employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week earn pro rata vacation benefits. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 3.70 hours of paid sick leave for each payroll period, which equals approximately 12 days per year. Part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week earn pro rata sick leave. HOLIDAYS Thirteen days during the work year are considered paid holidays for full-time employees. These holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. In the event that a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, then the holiday will be observed on Monday. Part-time employees, who work 20 or more hours a week, earn pro rata holiday pay. Insurance Houston County currently offers eligible employees a high deductible health plan with an employer funded HSA/VEBA option. 2024 employee premiums are $41.00 per month for single coverage and $320.56 per month for family coverage. Medica is our insurance provider. The County also has a term life insurance program for employees, which provides a $10,000 death benefit at no cost for full-time workers. For a minimal amount, dependent coverage is also available; $5,000 on spouses; and $2,500 on minor children. PLEASE NOTE: Part-time employees who work 20 or more hours a week may elect to enroll in the insurance benefits with the County, paying a pro-rated portion of the monthly premium cost for the elected coverage. The effective date for insurance coverage will be the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. For example, if a new employee starts on the 10th of November, the effective date for insurance coverage will be January 1st. PENSION All employees earning over $5,100.00 annually, are automatically enrolled in PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). This is a mandatory pension plan to which all employees contribute 6.50% of their gross earnings. The employer matches this contribution plus an additional 1.00% on behalf of the employee. You are vested after working 60 months and are eligible to receive a pension upon retirement. Your PERA retirement benefit is a product of your age, average salary and years of credited service. For more information, go to: ADDITIONAL BENEFITS There are also several voluntary plans which employees may choose to take part in: Dental Insurance Additional/Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Long-term Disability Critical Illness Accident Insurance This is a generalization of the benefits available through Houston County. 01 Have you applied to the Minnesota Merit System for the position of Community Health Worker?
02 Do you currently possess a Community Health Worker Certificate?
03 Do you have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Office) programs?
Required Question