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Kentucky Department for Public Health · Onsite · Trigg County Health Center

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10/02/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 10

Salary:

$14.18 - $17.64 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Pennyrile District Health Department

Summary:

This grant-funded position provides one-on-one support through care coordination, barrier navigation, and connections to resources such as housing, treatment, legal assistance, and employment services. CHW serves as an advocate and guide, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve recovery and wellness goals. Visits clients or potential in appropriate setting to explain services of the LHD/ Trigg County HUB and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the client, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kimberly Gaines at [email protected].

Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. 

  • This grant-funded position provides one-on-one support through care coordination, barrier navigation, and connections to resources such as housing, treatment, legal assistance, and employment services. CHW serves as an advocate and guide, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve recovery and wellness goals. Visits clients or potential in appropriate setting to explain services of the LHD/ Trigg County HUB and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the client, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

  • (None)

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION:

  • (None)

EXPERIENCE:

  • (None)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

  • (None)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

  • This grant-funded position provides one-on-one support through care coordination, barrier navigation, and connections to resources such as housing, treatment, legal assistance, and employment services. CHW serves as an advocate and guide, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve recovery and wellness goals. Visits clients or potential in appropriate setting to explain services of the LHD/ Trigg County HUB and may set up appointments, assists clients in making transportation arrangements to receive services, insures client patient attendance at scheduled appointments, follow-up by letter, phone call or home visit on missed appointments or referral, may conduct initial interview with patient obtaining factual information from the client, provides support and encouragement to patients and assists in resolution of the problem and may assist in the provision of services to the patient for services.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

  • Work typically is spent in community settings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 03-27-1995

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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