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    Public Health Outreach Worker - 04338

    • 5073525
    • Russell, Virginia, United States
    • Virginia Department of Health
    • Health and Human Services
    • Restricted Full-Time
    • Closing at: May 11 2025 - 23:55 EDT
    • Virginia Department of Health

    Title: Public Health Outreach Worker - 04338

    State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

    Hiring Range: $29,622

    Pay Band: 2

    Agency: Virginia Department of Health

    Location: CUMB PLATEAU-RUSSELL

    Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

    Recruitment Type: General Public - G

    Job Duties

    The Cumberland Plateau Health District is seeking a Public Health Outreach Worker (PHOW) position that will be based at the Russell County Health Department and will serve the district as a Resource Mother. The PHOW will work with pregnant and parenting teenagers, and their families, throughout pregnancy and through infant's first birthday to improve health outcomes. Routine duties include providing education about how to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby; assisting Teen Moms with accessing healthcare, community programs, and educational opportunities to meet basic needs. Limited assistance with some baby care items and transportation on a case-by-case basis. This position will work closely with schools, healthcare providers, and community resource organizations to make a plan to support client through infant's first birthday.

    Facilitates service delivery to clients in a health district or other direct service work
    unit by interpreting language to staff and clients. Duties typically associated with
    overall service delivery are well defined include: securing patient history; providing
    basic health education; explaining various routine assessments, diagnostic and
    treatment processes; and identifying other social or financial service providers to
    contact for assistance. May provide transportation for clients or provide general
    administrative tasks such as keyboarding, filing, and reception.

    This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the TANF grant for a one year period ending June 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

    Minimum Qualifications

     Ability to prepare required pre-clinic paperwork to maintain clinic flow, assist
    with labeling and packaging lab specimens
     Good interpersonal relations skills including cultural sensitivity
     Office experience with public contact, keyboarding, filing, & organizing own
    workload, working knowledge of computer applications
     Experience in health fairs and other community activities
     Ability to communicate with other agencies, assist clients to overcome
    barriers to treatment and maintain accurate records and reports

    Additional Considerations

     Experience in health care settings and/or occupations

    Special Instructions

    You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

    VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
    It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

    State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

    Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Contact Information

    Name: Karen Crutchfield

    Phone: Not Provided

    Email: karen.crutchfield@vdh.virginia.gov

     

    In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

    Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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