Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker (CHW) Bilingual in English and Spanish – Full-time, benefit eligible position for our expanding Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (SRHS) Programming in our Marshall, Minnesota office for Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC).

Community Health Worker (CHW) will assist clients by reducing cultural and linguistic barriers while navigating health care systems within the SMOC programs and other community programs.  The CHW will work in collaboration with SHRS staff to improve quality outcomes and cost-effective care of underserved populations to reduce health disparities.  The CHW must be a bilingual person in English and Spanish, trusted in their community and comfortable among all populations to build trusting relationships with families and community.  Confidentiality, verbal and written communication skills and ability to be resourceful and motivated to empower clients for self-advocacy is key.  Currently, programs include Sexual and Reproductive Heatlh programming assistance for clients, Opioid education and grant work in our northern counties to include Lyon and Redwood, assisting with education for prevention and reducing sexually transmitted diseases.  Experience helpful, traning provided as needed to perform the job to help bridge gaps and improve health equity for all persons served.

Marshall will be the home office for CHW.  Some travel is required.  Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  Current CHW Certificate required or the ability to obtain CHW Certificate within 18-24 months of hire, dependent on class offerings for completion.  Tuition support for CHW courses may be available if certification is needed.  On the job training is also offered.  Course work and position designed for the right candidate with a High School diploma or GED.  Understanding of electronic medical record and computer software is helpful.

A SMOC application form must be completed.  Please call 1-800-658-2444 or visit our website at www.smoc.us to request/access an application. Position open until filled.

Send completed application and resume to: 

Terri Janssen, Health Services Director

SMOC Family Planning – STD Clinics

909 4th Avenue

Worthington, MN  56187

[email protected]

    SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodation for special needs will be furnished upon request. 

  “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER”