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Community Health Worker - Re-Entry

Salary

$53,934.40 - $62,025.60 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Project-Designated Full-time

Job Number

07210

Department

Public Health Department

Division

Health Equity and Strategic Iniatives

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Adams County Health Department (https://adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/) (ACHD) is composed of 6 divisions (Performance and Business Excellence, Strategic Health Initiatives, Epidemiology and Data Science, Nursing, Environmental Health, Nutrition and Family Health), 230 staff, and has an annual budget of roughly 30M.

The Strategic Health Initiatives Division (SHI) serves as the primary and expert resource for developing, establishing, and maintaining innovative evidence-informed, community-based public health promotion and disease prevention strategies identified through data analysis and community engagement.

Community Health Worker-Re-Entry

+ This is a project designated position with funding expected to end June 30th2028.

+ There are 3 vacancies for this role and this team is expected to work onsite in the Adams County Detention Center, 150 N 19thAve., Brighton, CO one day each week. Two staff will work on Saturdays in the jail, and the third will work in the jail one weekday each week.

+ The other workdays are a combination of remote and in person at a health department location.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

The Community Health Worker-Re-Entry (CHW) is a public health professional who is a supporter for justice-involved individuals. The CHW-Re-Entry works to promote, maintain, and improve the health of individuals in custody of the Adams County Detention Center and upon their release by providing individualized support and fostering relationships with organizations. As part of SHI, the CHW-Re-Entry will work closely with community members to provide appropriate resources, health information, and support with applying to or obtaining community resources (employment, healthcare, housing, food, childcare, etc.). The CHW-Re-Entry will listen to individuals and understand community needs, representing Adams County Health Department (ACHD) in the community and building trust between community members and ACHD.

The anticipated hiring range for these roles is $25.927/hour -$29.816/hour. The full salary range is $25.927/hour -$ 37.594/hour.

Examples of Duties for Success

Jail-Based Social Needs Screening:

+ Complete screenings for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) and other needs while individuals are incarcerated within the Adams County Detention Center.

+ Create re-entry goals in partnership with clients related to identified needs.

+ Assist with enrollment in Medicaid.

+ Build rapport with individuals in a respectful and non-judgemental manner.

+ Support clients with transportation, housing, and basic needs plan for release.

Re-Entry Support and Post-Release System Navigation:

+ Review pre-release goals and HRSN screenings; update as required.

+ Identify and refer clients to appropriate community-based services, including public health programs, primary care, housing resources, transportation, education, employment, and substance use or behavioral health treatment.

+ Assist with benefit enrollment (e.g. Medicaid, SNAP) and complete appropriate community-based referrals.

+ Support clients with obtaining documents required to enroll in programs and gain employment (identification cards, birth certificates, etc.)

+ Maintain consistent communication with clients following release to ensure service continuity.

+ Provide reminders, appointment scheduling support, and goal development support.

+ Track client outcomes, referral follow up, and CHW-Re-Entry efforts to support clients.

Collaboration and Systems Engagement:

+ Participate in community partnerships and project development workgroups.

+ Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards (e.g. HIPAA).

+ Remain aware and updated around community resources available to justice-involved individuals.

Administrative Duties:

+ Support grant reporting requirements.

+ Maintains program-specific documentation. Use organizational skills to maintain correct forms and tools necessary for documentation.

+ Participates in development of systems to support resource coordination and referral for individuals and organizations.

+ Enters data into and maintains computer systems or databases. Proofs data entry and corrects errors. Running standard and ad hoc reports as required.

+ Provides administrative support as assigned for the program. Handles confidential matters, including healthcare information protected by HIPAA, and collects information as requested for the use of the program staff. Filing, typing, and answering phones in support of daily program functions. Maintains files and records.

Additional Duties:

+ Travel may be required to any ACHD clinic or outreach event as needed for efficient program operations. Travel may be determined on the day of work, based on program needs. The CHW-Re-Entry may use their personal vehicle or an Adams County vehicle for events.

+ Required weekend shifts inside Adams County Detention Center.

+ Ability to work evenings as needed.

+ Ability to work community outreach events, including tabling, teaching, and/or mobile services.

+ Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Emergency Preparedness Duties

+ Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events.

+ Participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness, as required.

+ Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee.

Commitment to Community:

+ Regularly assesses work and supports changes to remove and build systems that address unfair differences.

+ Prioritizes transparency and support an open-door culture.

+ Uses practices that center community needs and ensures just opportunities to inform the development and implementation of health promotion strategies.

+ Understands the concepts of institutional and structural fairness and demonstrates a genuine commitment to community driven work that addresses challenges and fosters opportunities.

HIPAA Statement

+ Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to the HIPAA policy confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications for Success

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

+ Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with a broad range of clinical and community representatives.

+ Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

+ Experience with the criminal justice system.

Knowledge of:

+ Maintains knowledge of current practice guidelines and continuing education topics pertinent to the Community Health Worker role, including but not limited to basic motivational interviewing skills, resource navigation, trauma-informed care and understanding the community’s needs.

Ability to:

+ Provide helpful, accurate, and direct assistance to internal and external customers via phone, email, and in-person. Exhibits humility and works to address unfair systems.

+ Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all participants and partners.

Equipment used:

+ Standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer and associated hardware and software, telephone, copier, calculator, and audio-visual equipment.

+ Basic care and ability to drive Adams County vehicles for community events.

More Qualifications for Success

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

+ At least 2 years assisting or informally counseling peers with basic health or social needs.

+ Comparable experience or involvement with healthcare, social service systems or criminal justice system may count towards one (1) year of total experience requirement.

+ Currently lives in or near Adams County and is aware of resources available in the county.

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

*If you would like your experience considered for Qualifications for Success, please respond to the prompts in the questions section.

Special Qualifications:

+ Must be in possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license and pass MVR within 30 days of hire.

+ ·Adams County Sheriff Background Check Required: Must not have any prior felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions. Misdemeanor convictions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

+ Zero tolerance drug policy strictly enforced.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Prior experience as a Community Health Worker, Health Navigator, Patient Navigator or other type of community directed outreach and assistance work.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

+ This position is expected to conduct one-on-one Health Related Social Needs Screenings with individuals currently incarcerated within the Adams County Detention Center.

+ This position requires weekly hours working inside ACDC with currently incarcerated individuals from 8 am-5pm.

+ The schedule for this position is either Tuesday-Saturday 8 am-5pm (2 positions) or Monday-Friday 8 am-5pm (1 position) and will be a combination of remote and in-person work.

+ Work is conducted mainly indoors. Routine exposures and hazards of a typical office environment. Occasionally required to work after normal work hours to attend community events or support clients with system navigation.

+ Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally in response to inquiries, complaints, and to speak to individuals and/or groups of people.

+ Requires ability to lift and carry objects occasionally up to 15 pounds.

+ Requires manual dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.

+ Requires the ability to sit and perform administrative and computer work for significant periods of time.

Hours, Location, Travel:

+ Hours: Typical work hours are 8am-5pm but will vary based on the needs of the organization.

+ Location: This position will be mostly in person, with occasional remote work options. Most office work will be based in a health department location, with one assigned day inside the Adams County Detention Center weekly. Travel: The incumbent of this position should expect to travel between 50%-75% of the time between the health department and other county government locations within Adams County. Mileage reimbursement is available for this position.

Language Pay Incentive is available for employees who utilize their skill in Spanish or ASL 30% of the time or more and pass a basic fluency test. The $2,000 Annual Base Pay adjustment is spread out over the year.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this role. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please indicate how you meet the experience requirements for the role.

+ At least two (2) years related experience assisting or informally counseling peers with basic health or social needs

+ At least one (1) year of related experience AND one (1) year of comparable experience

+ More than one (1) year of related experience AND less than one (1) year of comparable experience

+ None of the above

04

This role requires possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license and pass MVR within 30 days of hire. Do you or can you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ no

05

Do you live in or near Adams County?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you speak any languages in addition to English? If yes, please indicate which language(s) and level of fluency. If no, please write "N/A."

07

Would you like your comparable experience to be considered for service credit towards Qualifications for Success?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please review the comparable experience statement below and complete Prompt 1 below. If it is not applicable to your experience, please select "Not Applicable." By selecting one of the options, I acknowledge that the information I provide will be used solely for service credit towards the Qualifications for Success and will not affect my eligibility for hire.

+ I understand and agree

+ I understand but disagree

+ Not Applicable

09

Please list your comparable experience with healthcare, social service systems or criminal justice system. Include dates (month, year), and a brief description of what it was. If you are not using comparable experience, please write "Not Applicable." a. (For example: 05/92 - 6/93 incarcerated for possession. 09/19 - 02/20 Treated for behavioral health condition)

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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