Community Health Worker

Job Transition Support ProgramJoin a new grant-funded program that connects patients leaving the emergency department with community resources to help manage chronic health conditions (i.e. high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity). You'll work with team members to support patients as they transition from emergency care to ongoing education, services, and support in the community. This may include assisting clients with understanding their conditions, helping access health insurance, following care plans, accessing medications and healthcare services, addressing social and environmental barriers, and connecting with community education resources. Responsibilities may involve client case management including assessment, planning, advocacy, follow-up, and home visitation.Applicants with diverse backgrounds and bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent and six months of experience with local, state, and federal assistance programs including health care and social service systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills. Necessary Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.Evening and limited weekend hours are possible; alternative work schedule will involve hours from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.BenefitsWe value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!30 days of Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave$70,000 of Life Insurance$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.Optional benefits include: Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsAllstate Voluntary PlansSupplemental Term LifeDeferred Compensation Plans