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Prevention Worker
LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 776
AVAILABLE POSITION
Community Health Prevention Worker – Maternal Child Health
Public Health Department (Classification 776)
Non-Union, Non-Benefited, Part Time (19.5 hours/week) Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
We are looking for a Community Health Worker candidate who can perform a variety of community
outreach/program recruitment, resource linkages, case management, health education and administrative
office duties. This position will focus on providing engagement and support services, particularly to families in
our Maternal Child Health Programs. This position will focus on meeting individuals “where they are at” and
providing non-judgmental, non-coercive services and resources to individuals.
- Excellent public relations, telephone skills and ability to work harmoniously in a team
- Provides home visits and telehealth visits with focus on care coordination, referral follow up
accordance with department productivity standards. Includes case conferencing, related
travel, charting, data entry and billing for eligible services.
- Operate a county vehicle in a safe manner.
- Ability to perform moderately complex clerical, secretarial, and accounting tasks.
- Ability to maintain effective work habits, a calm demeanor in stressful situations, and regular
- Knowledgeable of rules and regulations around protected health information.
- Multi-tasking requires data entry for a variety of systems, including complex.
- Chart work to include sorting documents, verifying accuracy, data entry and creating charts.
- Able to use collaborative problem solving and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Applications such as Excel, and Word
- Ability to assess client income and insurance eligibility.
- Competency to perform vital signs on infants, children, and adults preferred.
- Community Health Worker certification preferred but not required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED is required. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Education and training
which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described preferred. Spanish speaking preferred. Must
have a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
This position is unbenefited part-time. The current salary range $21.85-$27.90 hourly total compensation
depending on qualifications.
SALARY RANGE: $21.85-$27.90 per hour
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of Commissioner’s Office,
Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in Albany, or online at
http://www.co.linn.or.us.
