Community Health Development Worker

Jefferson County Health Department promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all people in Jefferson County. The Health Department values advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, health equity, integrity, respect, and evidence based while carrying out their variety of programs offered to achieve our vision of healthy people, communities, and lifestyles. 

The Community Health Development Worker (CHDW) will be responsible for developing community partnerships, leading outreach efforts, and helping individuals navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. CHDW will primarily be working out in the community with specific target populations. The CHDW will work closely with medical providers, healthcare teams, and other community agencies to improve access to services and improve community health outcomes.

• Oversees Programmatic implementation of Strategic Work Plan with coalition feedback and support; leads objective work with Drug Free Communities (DFC) Assistant to ensure overall goals, objectives and requirements of federal grants are fulfilled. 
• Promotes prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and substance misuse in youth. 
• Promotes community action and garners support and resources from community organizations to implement new activities. 
• Acts as a liaison between the Jefferson County Health Department and community agencies to facilitate communication and coordinate services. 
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff. 
• Variety of other tasks will be needed

We pay $24.60 - $27.43/ hour based on candidate successful experience and qualifications. 

Benefit Highlights if Full Time

• Health insurance
• Health insurance opt Out Plan
• Dental & Vision insurance 
• Life insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Health Savings Account
• Deferred Compensation Program
• 2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace 

Employees at Jefferson County Value

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• Great Coworkers
• Flexibility
• Advancement & Opportunity

• Family Feel

   

Background Check Required

Requirements:

• Associate degree and at least one year of directly related experience; or
• Two to three years of directly related experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Valid driver’s license 

Preferred Requirements:

• ApplFour years directly related experience or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov. 

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.