Community Health Worker (Perinatal Home Visiting Program)
Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), Atlanta, GA, United States
Georgia Department of Public Health
We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide.
Perinatal Home Visiting Program – Community Health Worker
As a Community Health Worker within the Perinatal Home Visiting Program at the West Central Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents.
This position will be housed in one of the following county health departments: Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, or Talbot. It is not a remote position. Daily travel throughout West Central District’s 16 counties is required. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Provide home–visitation services to medically diagnosed high–risk, pregnant, post–partum women and their infants.
Complete required documentation per the DPH Home Visiting Program guidelines to eligible women and infants.
Work with a team to provide case management services to high–risk perinatal women and infants through home visitation.
Complete quarterly reports.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to provide person–centered support to individuals and families.
Participate in health fairs, educational programs, and in emergency preparedness & response activities.
Candidate must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Travel will be reimbursed at the state approved rate of 0.725 per mile.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of job–related experience in a social services–related position.
Preferred Qualifications
Home visitation experience and public health experience preferred.
Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant certificate preferred.
Experience with screenings, obtaining clinical data, and interviewing patients.
Prenatal care experience working with high–risk mothers and babies.
Additional Information
All West Central Health District employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency and may be called to staff a shelter, specimen point of collection site, or point of dispensing site. If called, employees must report to the designated site as a condition of employment.
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Flexible schedule.
Training opportunities.
Health insurance.
Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS).
Deferred compensation.
13 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Dental and vision coverage.
Long‑term care and life insurance.
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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide.
Perinatal Home Visiting Program – Community Health Worker
As a Community Health Worker within the Perinatal Home Visiting Program at the West Central Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents.
This position will be housed in one of the following county health departments: Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, or Talbot. It is not a remote position. Daily travel throughout West Central District’s 16 counties is required. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Provide home–visitation services to medically diagnosed high–risk, pregnant, post–partum women and their infants.
Complete required documentation per the DPH Home Visiting Program guidelines to eligible women and infants.
Work with a team to provide case management services to high–risk perinatal women and infants through home visitation.
Complete quarterly reports.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to provide person–centered support to individuals and families.
Participate in health fairs, educational programs, and in emergency preparedness & response activities.
Candidate must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Travel will be reimbursed at the state approved rate of 0.725 per mile.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of job–related experience in a social services–related position.
Preferred Qualifications
Home visitation experience and public health experience preferred.
Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant certificate preferred.
Experience with screenings, obtaining clinical data, and interviewing patients.
Prenatal care experience working with high–risk mothers and babies.
Additional Information
All West Central Health District employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency and may be called to staff a shelter, specimen point of collection site, or point of dispensing site. If called, employees must report to the designated site as a condition of employment.
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Flexible schedule.
Training opportunities.
Health insurance.
Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS).
Deferred compensation.
13 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Dental and vision coverage.
Long‑term care and life insurance.
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