Community Health Worker

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human services located in Carson City, NV.Under general supervision, provides necessary support and guidance to clients to ensure that they attain and maintain opportunities. Position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed/approved.

This is a grant-funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.

Employees may choose between the following:

Employer-Paid PERS: $ $ hourly / $47, $66,103.44 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $ $ hourly / $56, $79,746.42 annually

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Supports and works cooperatively with multi-disciplinary teams working with Human Services clients.
• Services clients by referring to appropriate services; providing assistance in enrolling in the services, coordinating services, and providing case management services in reference to continuity of care and after care.
• Supports individualized goal setting using motivational interviewing and problem-solving strategies; and assists with the creation and implementation of self-management plans to meet client's goals.
• Provides appropriate follow-up with clients via phone calls, home visits and outreach visits.
• Ensures clients receive the services they need and have the appropriate health and social services, education, and information; provides appointment reminders; provides translation assistance; assists with finding appropriate transportation; and may attend medical or social service appointments with clients.
• Advocates for the client by working with medical and social service providers to help ensure that clients have comprehensive and coordinated care and services.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of work performed as required by project or program.

• Maintains confidentiality of files and information in accordance with regulations.

• Demonstrates ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Seeks professional development.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver's license
• Community Health Worker Certificate or must obtain within 12 months of the first day of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and record keeping principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of workforce, job placement and job development.
• Effective interviewing techniques.
• Community agencies and other outside resources available to clients.
• Knowledge of health and social service systems
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Skill in:

• Conducting group and individual skills training sessions.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files related to work performed.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Speaking English effectively to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Interviewing and investigating to make effective skill development recommendations.
• Organizing, planning, and coordinating a variety of programs and activities. Ability to prioritize and manage time. Ability to provide follow-up.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Ability to network.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a grant funded position. Position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed and approved.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at .
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.

• No Nevada state income tax
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election
• No Social Security
• Medicare deduction of 1.45%
• Eleven paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee assistance plan
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available

For additional information, please contact Human Resources