Lead Community Health Worker

CDC Foundation

Lead Community Health Worker supporting Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program with public health initiatives. Collaborating with teams to improve maternal and infant health services across Kentucky.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeKentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $63,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Community Health Worker (CHW) practices, program implementation, and maternal/infant/child health, with a strong focus on collaboration, data analysis, and continuous improvement of health services. Possesses active Kentucky CHW Certification and proficiency in Microsoft Office, alongside a commitment to effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

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Active Kentucky CHW CertificationMaternal/Infant/Child Work ExperienceProgram Implementation ExperienceHIPAA Training/CertificationLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionProgram EvaluationQuality ImprovementPerformance MonitoringCommunity Health Worker Practices

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceCollaborative Problem SolvingFacilitation SkillsConflict NavigationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Kentucky CHW CertificationHIPAA Training/Certification

Industry Keywords

Perinatal TrainingHome VisitingFamily EngagementRural HealthcarePublic Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison between pilot site-based PoWER CHWs and the PoWER Program Team.
Provide leadership in the development and continuous improvement of the PoWER CHW model by informing workflows, implementation strategies, training and mentorship programs, operational standards, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across pilot sites.
Partner closely with the Program Team’s Medical Director, Lead Doula, Lead Nurse, and Peer Support Specialist to support coordinated design, implementation, and achievement of program outcomes.
Partner with RHT CHW program leadership and the Kentucky Office of CHW to align PoWER CHW expectations with perinatal training / certification direction and ensure CHWs are prepared for perinatal-specific home visiting work.
Provide strategic guidance on CHW home visiting, wraparound service coordination, and family engagement by standardizing visit approaches, strengthening navigation of Kentucky‑based resources, and supporting CHWs in effectively engaging families and caregivers to ensure services are accessible, coordinated, and sustained.
Coordinate with pilot site PoWER CHWs on a regularly scheduled basis to support consistent application of the PoWER model across sites.
Conduct site visits with each PoWER Team at least once per quarter to support implementation, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Elevate barriers to care and implementation challenges identified by PoWER site CHWs to the Program Team for resolution and follow-up.
Use emotionally intelligent communication skills to support collaboration, shared problem solving, and alignment across pilot site teams.
Collect, review, and analyze data from PoWER sites, as appropriate.
Collaborate and maintain regular communication with the Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers, Department for Public Health programs, and other Cabinet for Health and Family Services partners whose work aligns with and supports PoWER program goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Kentucky CHW Certification issued by the Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers
Maternal/infant/child work experience
Minimum of five years of relevant experience as a Community Health Worker, social worker, public health professional, or in a related field.
HIPAA training/certification
Microsoft office proficiency
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, facilitate trainings and presentations, solve problems collaboratively, and drive successful implementation of community-based programs and initiatives.
Strong understanding of the CHW certification, continuing education, and certification renewal requirements as outlined by the Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate productive conversations, navigate conflict, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships.
A bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.
Rural healthcare experience.
Experience supporting program implementation, quality improvement, program evaluation, data collection, or performance monitoring preferred. Examples may include collecting participant outcomes, documenting client encounters, tracking program metrics, or using data to inform continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

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