Community Health Worker – Care Coordination

Franklin County

. Conduct client outreach and enrollment activities with vulnerable and underserved populations .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community health outreach and education, with a strong focus on linking underserved populations to health resources and addressing barriers to care. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Health Record systems and committed to public health emergency response.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Health Worker CertificationElectronic Health Record ProficiencyBilingual CommunicationCommunity Health CoordinationPublic Health Experience

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Hard Skills

Community Health OutreachHealth EducationBarrier IdentificationEmergency Response DutiesClient Enrollment Activities

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Community Health Worker CertificationOhio Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Public HealthCommunity HealthSocial WorkHealth InsuranceCulturally Tailored Interventions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct client outreach and enrollment activities with vulnerable and underserved populations
Link eligible Central Ohio Pathways HUB participants to FCPH programs and culturally tailored interventions
Identify barriers to care involving education, transportation, housing, health insurance, procedures, and language
Educate clients about preventive healthcare and their health conditions
Attend local events and disseminate health-related information in the community
Interact effectively and professionally with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
Perform public health emergency response duties as assigned
Participate in department and community emergency response training and drills
Provide customer service to internal and external customers in alignment with Franklin County Public Health’s mission and values
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Community Health Worker certification required for Community Health Worker I and II; Community Health Worker in Training must obtain certification within the first year of employment
Ohio Driver's License
Community Health Worker I and II: knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system
Community Health Worker II: 3 years’ experience as Community Health Worker or working in community health, public health, or community education setting
Bilingual communication preferred
Experience in community health coordination/navigation preferred for Community Health Worker in Training
Experience working in community health, social work, public health or community education preferred for Community Health Worker I
Associate's degree in public health, public administration, social work or other human services related field preferred for Community Health Worker II
Must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work
Must be a non-tobacco user as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Schedules to support a work/life balance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability options
Vacation time
Personal time
Sick time
Paid holidays
Equal opportunity and diverse, inclusive workforce
Healthy work environment
Non-tobacco-user employment condition
Drug and alcohol screening before employment