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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Community Health Worker/Community Health Advocate (Health Start) position reports to the Program/Project Manager. They will provides in-home education on various prenatal topics and early childhood development issues, which pertain to the Health Start program\'s goals and objectives. In addition to being an educator, the CHW/CHA is also a liaison to other resources and services within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly visit clients in their home during their pregnancy and up to two years postpartum.
• Educate about premature labor warning signs, the benefits of breastfeeding, and other pregnancy related issues.
• Advocate for early and continuous prenatal care.
• Provide basic family planning education and administer pregnancy tests if needed.
• Educate about developmental milestones for infants/children and encourage positive parenting skills.
• Promote childhood immunizations, adequate nutrition, and other preventative health care issues for children.
• Educate and advocate for proper car seat use and installment.
• Encourage enrollment in early childhood education programs.
• Educate, refer, and assist clients with applications and enrollment in community resources.
• Reinforce and support traditional cultural practices and beliefs.
• Complete the training course and attend regular in-service programs.
• Complete reports and paperwork as required by the program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Two years experience in health or human services.
• Knowledge about the community where the Health Start services will be provided.
• Must exhibit culturally sensitive and appropriate behavior.
• Must have own method of transportation.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver\'s license.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred and in some target areas may be required.

Compensation

20.58/HR +DOQ

*Benefits\ *North Country HealthCare is proud to offer a full range of benefits to our full and part time employees beginning day one, including:

• Medical insurance for as little as \$5 per paycheck.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Stay supplemental coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance, disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with a 4% employer match.
• Up to \$5,250 towards student loan repayment or educational tuition reimbursement annually, professional development support, and internal career growth opportunities
• Additionally, employees earn up to seven weeks of paid time off annually, with accrual beginning on day one.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you\'re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

North Country HealthCare is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

North Country HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at<humanresources@nchcaz.org>. Please do not send resumes to this email address.

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