Description of Work
The primary purpose of this grant position is for managing activities involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating efforts to build and maintain a countywide infrastructure to support Community Health Workers and to help address Health Disparities in our communities. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Work with partnering efforts and projects
• Assist the Health Department with addressing health disparity outcomes and improving indicators within vulnerable populations 
• Work with BC360 to address health disparities and to develop a plan to expand the use of Community Outreach workers in the county
• Maintain communication across county partnerships to ensure program activities are assessed to maximize inclusivity and equitable opportunities.
• Assist in planning and facilitating referrals, transitions, and communication among Prepaid Health Plans and other systems of care on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries and those who are uninsured
• Work with stakeholders to monitor education and training needs designed to advance equity, approach health topics, and access to services.  Once identified, facilitate training to Community Health Workers, Community Outreach staff, medical practices, and community-based organizations
• Assist with growth of the NCCARE360 platform to bring resources to clients
• Coordinate meetings
• Assist Health Department with programs related to population outreach and maximizing participation in populations typically underserved 

Serves as the liaison, health navigator, health and wellness promoter, and advocate for prenatal and postpartum mothers. As the lead CHW, job duties will include:

• Conduct outreach and education efforts related to maternal and infant health, including topics on Medicaid, WIC, reproductive life planning, preconception, and other health areas.
• Make referrals based on client needs for resources.
• Document services and referrals provided.
• Work in collaboration with the Home Visit for Postnatal Assessment (HVPNA) registered nurse.
• Schedule and attend face-to-face home visits with RN.
• Assist HVPNA RN with tracking performance measures and reporting requirements of the Supporting Women’s Health Agreement Addendum.
• Assist postpartum clients with scheduling and/or attending postpartum office visits.
• Promote HVPNA in the community and with other community health workers.

Acceptable Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in a human service field and one year of experience in; or graduation from a two-year associate degree program and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

License and Certification Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Skilled with leadership principles.
• Ability to write and speak effectively and to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in carrying out a county-wide program.
• Ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with local community agencies and the public.
• Ability to motivate and influence others in a positive manner.
• Ability to Identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid risks. Escalates issues as appropriate.
• Ability to adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on objectives and envisioning the bigger picture.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health or health service administration.  
• General knowledge of journalistic principles and methods of preparing subject matter in the promotion of public health activities.
• General knowledge of display techniques and arrangement of exhibits.

About NCAPHA

The North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1995 by a group of local health directors who needed a way to pool resources to negotiate more advantageous terms in vendor contracts. Over time NCAPHA, or The Alliance, became the go-to resource for its members providing solutions to the challenges facing them. We are committed to offering service solutions to help local health departments reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Our members include all 86 local and district health departments in North Carolina. The North Carolina Public Health Collaboration refers to the North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies (the Alliance) and its two sister organizations: the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors (NCALHD) and the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA). We work closely together, collaborating to advance public health in North Carolina.

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