Community Health Worker

Job Information

Pay Grade: E

This position requires submission of a 3 year MVR (Driving Record) with application. Applicants must attach to be reviewed & deemed eligible for the position. For information on how to obtain a current driving record, please see link below:

Description of Duties

Under general supervision, conduct culturally appropriate health education, case coordination and management, and community outreach alongside the HIV Prevention team. Provides HIV prevention information within the community to reach target and underserved populations and assist them to adopt healthy behaviors. Perform HIV testing and counseling and linkage to appropriate services for clients at increased risk in the community. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Gwinnett County.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience in a social services-related position; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Tech 1 (SST010) or position equivalent Preferred:

• Experience working with diverse communities including LGBTQI+
• Experience conducting field level outreach events
• Experience collaborating with community based organizations providing HIV prevention services or other social services
• Experience working in Public Health
• Ability to comfortably communicate with stakeholders to promote prevention initiatives

Additional Information

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.

Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too! Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive network of benefits. Benefits package includes:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee's contribution amount
• Life Insurance
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union.