Company Overview: Purchase District Health Department is seeking a community-centered and proactive individual to join the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation (RCH) program in the Purchase Area Development District. Overview This full time, term limited role is part of the Rural Health Transformation–RCH program, with Purchase District Health Department serving as the RCH Lead Organization for the Purchase Area Development District and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky serving as a statewide, neutral convening and implementation partner for the RCH program. For more context about the overall project, click here.
Industry: Rural Health- Health Department
Website: www.Purchasehealth.org

Location:
916 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Job Description:

The Rural Community Hub (RCH) Community Health Worker serves as a connector between Rural Community Hubs and the organizations, providers, and community partners operating throughout the Purchase Area Development District. Reporting to the Purchase District Health Department, the Community Health Worker supports partner recruitment, organizational onboarding, cross-sector coordination, and network development while helping partner organizations align their services with Hub priorities. This role also contributes frontline insight to Hub planning and implementation and participates directly in Hub-defined initiatives and collective efforts, helping reflect organizational capacity, gaps, and opportunities across the ADD.

• Community Health Worker certification or eligibility to obtain certification preferred
• Experience serving rural communities and/or Purchase Area Development District communities preferred
• Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, self-management support, or care coordination practices preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent lived or professional experience in public health, social work, human services, community development, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in community health work, outreach, partnership development, care coordination, social services, or other community-facing support roles
• Deep commitment to improving health outcomes and quality of life for Kentuckians
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting both partner needs and broader Hub initiatives
• Familiarity with healthcare, social service, education, and other community resource systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel throughout the ADD for meetings, partner/community visits, and events

 

Skills/Keywords: The Commonwealth of Kentucky has been awarded funding through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF). This investment will empower Kentucky to launch and implement its Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP) — a community-driven strategy to expand access and improve health outcomes for rural residents across the Commonwealth. Read Governor Beshear’s press release. This project is 100% funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a total of $212.9 million in budget year 1 with 100% by CMS/HHS. The RHTF grant spans five budget periods aligned with federal fiscal years (FY2026–FY2030). Funding is disbursed annually by CMS based on achievement of performance metrics. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. View the Notice of Funding Opportunity from CMS. Experience building relationships with diverse community organizations and partners Experience navigating community resource systems and supporting organizational coordination Ability to coordinate services across healthcare, social service, and community-based organizations Experience supporting outreach, partner recruitment, and community-based initiatives Ability to identify and reduce barriers that prevent organizations from collaborating effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Commitment to community-centered approaches and health equity Experience documenting activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts
Compensation: $17-$19/hour based on qualifications and experience

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