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Pontiac, MI · On-site

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Community Health Worker

Pontiac, MI · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

As one of Michigan's leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening ... General Summary Community Health Worker Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) Location: Onsite ...

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Infographic showing various Public Health Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,587 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

PUBLIC HEALTH WORKER

Black River Falls, WI • On-site

Ho-Chunk Nation
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$21.13/hr

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Location: BRF-HEALTH
Department: Health
Summary:
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is located in the Public Health Division of the Ho-Chunk Nation Health Department. Under the supervision of the Public Health Worker Supervisor, this position will provide individual and population health education, quality outreach, disease prevention initiatives, and health promotion services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Preferred: Associate's degree in health sciences or other health-related degree.
ESSENTIAL:
1. Must have and maintain valid driver's license and auto insurance.
2. Must promote a health, non-abusive lifestyle.
3. Must attend and pass Indian Health Service CHR Basic Training within one (1) year of hire.
4. Must attend and pass Community Health Worker (CHW) training within one (1) year of hire.
5. Must attend and pass Family Spirit training within two (2) years of hire.
6. Possess Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
1. At least two (2) years working with Tribal communities.
2. Preferred: Experience in health education and promotion.

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