Job Description
Salary : $34,548.80 - $57,865.60 Annually
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-00363
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 07/30/2024
Closing Date: 9/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description This position is grant funded. There are 4 positions that will function as
Community Health Worker for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity: Community Health Worker grant initiative. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will navigate community reentrants through the health and social service system. Community reentrants will be referred to a Community Health Worker by jail personnel, attorneys, judges, or through self-referrals prior to release to start the process of identifying resource supports (including healthcare coverage, health and behavioral health appoints, referrals for housing assistance, employment, etc.). Experience working in the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) strongly preferred.
The typical starting salary range is between $16.61-$19.17 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
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Examples of Duties Serve as liaisons between health department programs (e.g, public health nursing, clinical, behavioral health, healthy homes, corrections medicine) and community social services to facilitate health education and access.
CHWs educate clients in individual and group settings in corrections facility and clinic locations.
Provide medical and peer recovery service resources for incarcerated people receiving Medication Assistance Treatment (MAT) (including, but not limited to address covid, chronic disease and other health issues).
Keep referral records of resources, assess unmet needs and complete other tasks as requested by the corrections social worker, nurse manager and/or mat program manager
Works together with community reentrants to develop a wellness plan with key goals and objectives to facilitate reentry. Coaches and supports community reentrants to set and accomplish wellness goals.
Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to three years of experience in health care or community outreach, counseling or teaching responsibilities. Experience working in the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) strongly preferred.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Additional Information SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY : In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Explain three years of experience in health care or community outreach, counseling or teaching responsibilities. (must be included in work history)
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?
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Do you have experience working in the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUD)?
Required Question
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