Community Outreach Worker I

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION,EXPERIENCE,

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07/31/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade:

Grade 10

Salary:

$14.18 - $17.64 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Pennyrile District Health Department

Summary:

Supports the oral health program by promoting services, scheduling appointments and any necessary follow-up outreach services and follow-up services for potential clients and individuals already receiving services through the oral health program. Following up on referrals to additional programs such as Well Child, Family Planning, Aging, TB, HANDS and WIC.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kimberly Gaines at kimberly.gaines@ky.gov.

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Responsibilities

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Supports the oral health program by promoting services, scheduling appointments and any necessary follow-up outreach services and follow-up services for potential clients and individuals already receiving services through the oral health program. Following up on referrals to additional programs such as Well Child, Family Planning, Aging, TB, HANDS and WIC.

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Visits patients or potential patients in their home or other appropriate setting to explain services of the LHD 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 patient, 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 such as Aging, Well Child, Family Planning, TB screening, etc.

Requirements

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Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

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Work typically is spent in community and clinic settings.

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.

High School Diploma or GED.

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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