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Form of workThe Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Community Health Worker I in the Federally Qualified Health Center Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies in this classification for up to four (4) months.
To provide services that increase health knowledge, self-sufficiency, and support self-management of diseases and health conditions to assigned clients/families through a range of activities such as outreach, health education, connecting individuals with resources, informal counseling, social/peer support and advocacy. To support providers, health educators, and case management teams through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.
This recruitment will close on or before the date list above, once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.
The current vacancy is in Ryan White program, but may be used to fill future vacancies through the District.
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Education and Training:
- Equivalent to graduation from high school .
Experience:
- Preferred: minimum of one year of experience in non-profit/community advocacy work or completion of Community Health Worker training .
- Prior experience in medical record keeping desirable
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Prior experience working with HIV & High risk populations preferred
- Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License as a condition of employment
Desirable Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish preferredPrior experience working with HIV & High risk populations preferred
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Completed Employment Application
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Panel Interview (Weighted 100%)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023Thursday, June 1, 2023
(Best Qualified Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via WebEx and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.
The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
As a condition of employment at SNHD, all new hires will be required to provide proof of completed COVID vaccination at the time of hire.
NOTE:
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Employment Type: Full-Time
