POSITION:                 Community Health Worker / Maternal Infant Health (MIH)

DEPARTMENT:        St. Joseph County Department of Health, Community Access, Resources

and Education (CARE) Unit

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F

JOB CATEGORY:     COMOT (Computer, Office Machine Operation, Technician)

SALARY:                   Up to $45,000/yr. - Grant Funded

STATUS:                    Full-Time

FLSA STATUS:         Non-Exempt

DATES:                      August 7, 2026 - until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as grant funded Community Health Worker-MIH for the Community, Access, Resources, and Education (CARE) unit of the St. Joseph County Department of Health, responsible for providing support and advocacy for County residents.

Benefits 

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

 Incumbent performs duties according to a flexible, customary routine with priorities primarily determined by service needs of the public. Assignments are guided by definite objectives using a variety of methods or procedures, with incumbent referring to supervisor for unusual matters, such as policy interpretations. On rare occasions, decisions are made in the absence of specific policies and procedures, and or guidance from supervisor. Work is primarily reviewed for compliance with Department policy. Errors in work are usually detected or prevented through instructions from supervisor and procedural safeguards. Undetected errors could result in inconvenience to other agencies or the public.

Qualifications

Advocates for County residents on issues that impact individual health and wellness. Utilizes creative ideas to reach out to underserved community members, connect them with resources, and reduce health disparities.

Participates in community conversations in collaboration with other units, partners, and community members. Represents Department in a professional manner while in community and speaking publicly.

Assists clients with scheduling OB/prenatal, WIC, or other community resource appointments or assists with obtaining medical care, clothing, transportation, and other needs.

Provides insurance navigation and education to ensure community members’ access to medical services.

Completes Medicaid, supplemental nutritional assistance, and temporary cash assistance applications via state Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) portal.

Provides lead poisoning screening for qualifying children. Position duties may specialize in lead poisoning education, screening, testing, and other assistance.

Maintains complete and accurate records of activities and services provided, updating client files, and entering data collected in computer system. Follows up with community members, organizations, and other Units to ensure client needs are

Education/Experience

High school diploma or HSE required with one (1) year of community-based experience providing advocacy and support.

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and training, including but not limited to Community Health Worker certification, Indiana Navigator, CPR, COVID-19 testing, lead testing, blood pressure screenings, FEMA, and other internal or external trainings as required.

Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, or weekend hours, and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis or from off-duty status.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.