Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

Salary

$24.24 - $30.96 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600426

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

A unique opportunity to be part of a new grant funded Community Health Worker (CHW) program working with individuals and families experiencing challenges related to maternal child health or chronic disease management/prevention. Responsibilities involve client case management including assessment, planning, advocacy, follow-up, and home visitation. CHWs will be stationed in identified partner clinic settings throughout the community and will receive client referrals from providers who believe case management will improve health outcomes. The CHWs will assist clients to follow through with provider recommendations and appointments, develop individualized health plans, connect with needed community resources, and help to access health insurance. Referred clients in maternal and child health will include pregnant and postpartum individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing barriers to care. Referred clients in chronic disease management will include those experiencing health issues related to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic conditions. CHWs will work closely with the program supervisor and multidisciplinary clinical staff to ensure all client needs are adequately met, appropriate health care and community referrals are made, and individualized health plans are progressing.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds and bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

Evening and limited weekend hours are possible; majority of hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and six months of experience with local, state, and federal assistance programs including health care and social service systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

Proficiency in translating and speaking the language of the minority population to which assigned, if required by the position to which assigned.

Certification as a Breastfeeding educator prior to completion of the probationary period, if required by the position to which assigned.

Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $70,000 of Life Insurance
• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

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1. APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers may not receive full credit. 4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses may not receive full credit. 5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit. 6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

• Acknowledge

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Do you have a valid driver's license? (Required)

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please list your driver's license number

04

Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent? (Required)

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds as required? (Required)

• Yes
• No

06

This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours. Are you able to meet this requirement? (Required)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working with and providing services to pregnant and/or parenting women and families and/or adults who have chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, or other chronic conditions?

• No
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more

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If yes, please describe your experience and where you obtained that experience.

09

Do you have experience providing case management to individuals and families from diverse and/or underserved communities?

• No
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more

10

If yes, please describe your experience and where you obtained that experience.

11

Do you have experience working with community partners in coordinating services for individuals and/or families that are experiencing barriers to service?

• No
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more

12

If yes, please describe your experience and where you obtained that experience.

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Do you have experience connecting individuals to community resources and providing referrals to meet identified needs?

• No
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more

14

If yes, please describe your experience and where you obtained that experience.

15

Do you have experience working with health care providers in a clinical setting?

• No
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more

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If yes, please describe your experience and where you obtained that experience.

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm