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The Community Health Worker Overdose Prevention works in different
organizations and businesses in Sedgwick County to connect people at
risk of opioid or stimulant overdose to community services. In this way,
the position prevents disease and promotes wellness. The position will
build individual client health knowledge and build community capacity to
serve vulnerable populations. The position must communicate in a
culturally appropriate manner and must be viewed as a trusted resource
to the communities served. Employee will provide support during public
health emergencies.
Identify clients at risk of overdose in need of referral to services
- Work with supervisor, other SCHD staff, and external partners to
identify vulnerable populations and implement identification,
welcoming, assessment, and referral strategies for clients
- Research and identify appropriate resources/referrals to assist with
removing barriers to client reaching goal
- Meet with community organizations/referral sources to gather
information related to service compatibility.
- Coordinate with and work in medical and non-medical facilities and
with outreach teams
- Drive to locations where clients are, including hospitals, clinics,
shelters, and other locations
- Serve as a trusted resource to communities
- Provide education and presentations informally and formally
Provide community referral information and health education to clients
- Assist client in setting goals and provide support/referrals for
client to reach goal
- Communicate with clients to understand goals and provide information
and referrals to achieve goals
- Make referral to client in person or over the telephone
- Follow-up with each client to determine the status of the referrals
and if more help is needed
- Assist client with scheduling appointments as appropriate
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the referral system
- Communicate to clients in a culturally-appropriate and health
literacy-appropriate manner
Administrative Operations
- Provide technical assistance about referrals and cultural competency
to SCHD staff and community partners
- Work with SCHD staff, Communications, and external partners on
culturally appropriate messaging and referrals
- Assist with needs assessments, surveys and data collection
- Document activities and complete standard reports in client database
- Check client database regularly to verify data entered for each
client
- Identify opportunities for improvement to procedures and workflows
and suggest changes
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. One year of
experience working or living in a multicultural setting. One year of
work experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. One year of
customer service work experience. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a
driving level position that requires a valid US drivers license without
restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must complete
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700
courses within 30 days of employment. Obtain Community Health Worker
certificate within 1 year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in business or a
health-related field. One year health education experience. One year
experience working as a community health worker or health navigator. One
year of work experience in a public health department or healthcare
setting. One year experience with referring clients to community
resources. One year of data entry experience. License, certifications,
etc. Community Health Worker certificate. Proficiency in English and a
language other than English; proficiency is demonstrated by passing a
standardized test.
t is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs
or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex,
including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age,
national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or
political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a
member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected
status.
Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and
pre-employment testing process accessible to qualified persons with
disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you
wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may
need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at (316)
660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777).Please do not use
this phone number foremployment questions.Applicants are contacted
only if they are determined to be qualified candidates.