Community Health Worker Ii - Temporary

OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Altus, Oklahoma, US
Base: up to $20.67ph; bonus/equity: not specified;...
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Outreach and community education
Informal counseling and social support
Advocacy for client access
** The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a temporary Community Health Worker II to provide outreach, education, and advocacy services to enhance community health. The position requires a commitment to improving health access and outcomes for individuals and families in Altus, Oklahoma, through effective communication and relationship-building. **

Job Summary

  • The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health, with a mission to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions for Oklahomans to thrive.
  • Responsibilities include conducting outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy to build individual and community capacity for accessing services.
  • This temporary, part-time position offers up to $20.67/hour and requires travel up to 50% of the time for home visits and community-based work.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a temporary Community Health Worker II to provide outreach, education, and advocacy services to enhance community health. The position requires a commitment to improving health access and outcomes for individuals and families in Altus, Oklahoma, through effective communication and relationship-building. **

Salary

Base: up to $20.67/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • outreach and community education
  • informal counseling and social support
  • advocacy for client access
  • building individual and community capacity
  • liaison between health and social services
  • maintaining client confidentiality (HIPAA)

Nice-to-have

  • respect, collaboration, and service
  • passion for public health
  • working with diverse backgrounds
  • team environment participation

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Legally authorized to work

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