Community Worker , PFAS Navigator

Overview

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Do you enjoy engaging directly with community members, helping households access vital resources, and ensuring families receive clear guidance during complex environmental health situations? Are you skilled at building trust, gathering information, and connecting people with services they need? If so, the Community Worker 1 - PFAS Navigator position at the Spokane Regional Health District may be the job for you.

This is a short-term temporary role funded for approximately four months, with the possibility of extension depending on future funding and program needs. It is located at our College Ave Main Campus and starts at $20.71 per hour. While the standard schedule is Monday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the PFAS Navigator will spend substantial time working in the field and may need occasional flexibility in hours to meet with homeowners.

Who we are:

The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:

The Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best:
Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.

Why you should work with us:

SRHD considers it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity. We work hard to create a warm, welcoming, vibrant work environment. Just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us:

Working at the Spokane Regional Health District comes with many perks! Along with the opportunity to make a direct impact on your community's health and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday pay
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave
• On-site Fitness Center

This position is primarily responsible for community outreach to households within the West Plains PFAS boundary. The Navigator will assist households in obtaining assessments for their water system and help them get connected with appropriate resources based on results of assessments. The Navigator will gather information from impacted households and assist them in getting filtration systems and other appropriate resources.

Some Essential Functions Include:

• Contacting and serving as the primary point of contact for households in the PFAS boundary.
• Completing household questionnaires and site assessments and providing educational materials.
• Referring and assisting households with water system assessments, filtration systems, remediation resources, and assistance programs.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and providing updates to the Task Force.

For a complete detailed job description,

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of relevant experience.
• Motor vehicle license and current auto insurance.

If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD and to apply online, visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-srhd