Community Health Worker Lake City

Help the most vulnerable. We Shelter, We Support, We Guide, and We Care for the most vulnerable in our communities. At Volunteers of America of Florida, we are more than a non-profit organization. We are a ministry of service with a shared vision of a world where all people live in safety with social, emotional and physical wellbeing, spiritual fulfillment, justice and hope. Our commitment: Results- oriented organization, driven by our mission to engage Floridians in need to create positive life changes through compassionate support services. Live by our Core Values: Love God and One Another, Servant Leaders, Diversity of Thought, Wellness, Resilience, Quality Practices, Accountable, Integrity, Fun, and Family Oriented. To provide a generous benefits package that includes vacation, sick and holiday pay, Section 125 plan, 403B, HSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness program. Are you ready to make a difference: The Community Health Worker helps rural residents access nutrition, wellness, healthcare, and community resources through the Northeast Rural Nutrition & Wellness Initiative. This position provides outreach, enrollment, wellness screenings, nutrition education support, food assistance navigation, referrals, follow-up, and participant engagement. The role is funded through the RHTP grant and supports program documentation, referral tracking, and outcome reporting. Credentials, Experience, and Abilities High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelors degree in health, human services, nutrition, social services, or related field preferred. CCHW Certified Community Health Worker Experience working with rural, low-income, underserved, or medically vulnerable communities preferred. Fulfill credentialing requirements by agency policy. Ability to document participant engagement, referrals, follow-up, and outcomes accurately in SmartCare, Health Information Exchange systems, and other required program records. Knowledge of community health, nutrition education, food assistance programs, wellness screenings, referrals, and community resource navigation preferred. Possesses initiative and strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively and ensure confidentiality. Administrative self-sufficiency including computer proficiency. Possesses valid drivers license and safe driving record. Must meet insurability standards in order to drive. Normal Working Hours and Conditions 40-hour workweek for full-time Community Health Worker positions or as otherwise assigned based on program needs and grant requirements. Weekends, evenings, outreach events, community-based activities, and participant follow-up may be required. Travel throughout eligible rural communities in the Northeast Region and to partner/community locations may be required. Able to lift and carry 25 lbs. Hourly payrate $23.79 It is the policy of Volunteers of America of Florida, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, to recruit, hire and promote to all job classifications without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are a drug-free workplace.