Community Health Specialist

Pay Grade: K [**Click HERE for Video**](https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg) **Who we are.** We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. **What we offer.** As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: - **Make a Professional Impact** – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play - **Enjoy Workplace Flexibility** – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents - **Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team**– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths - **Achieve Career Longevity** – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career - **Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture** – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role - **Feel Pride in Where you Work** – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you **Come join our team!** The North Central Health District’s Home Visiting Program is a warm, community-centered initiative designed to bring high-quality healthcare, education, and support directly to families in the rural areas of our district. Our team works closely with expectant and new parents, helping them navigate pregnancy, birth, and early childhood with confidence. By meeting families where they are, we build meaningful relationships, reduce barriers to care, and make a real difference in maternal and child health outcomes. If you’re passionate about supporting families and enjoy working in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we would love to have you join our team. Under general supervision, this position engages and educates communities within the North Central Health District to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent chronic disease, and reduce disparities in birth outcomes. The role partners with healthcare providers and human service agencies to deliver person-centered support, improve access to care, and assist individuals and families in navigating health and social service systems. It supports research, community health assessments, and needs evaluations through outreach, advocacy, and data-informed analysis, while building client capacity to improve knowledge, self-sufficiency, and long-term wellness. The position also conducts research and analysis to support program development, policy enhancement, and strategic planning; implements and evaluates processes aligned with departmental goals; collaborates with internal and external partners; and prepares reports and presentations on program outcomes. Administrative duties include scheduling, referrals, and billing and coding for insurance purposes. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities** - Improve the health of individuals and communities through illness, injury, and disability prevention initiatives. - Deliver home visits for perinatal patients and infants; provide care coordination and referrals. - Educate families on breastfeeding, healthy lifestyles, and available health/social resources. - Coordinate services with healthcare providers, agencies, and community organizations. - Build and maintain community partnerships; represent program at outreach events. - Maintain accurate patient records, service documentation, and treatment outcomes. - Perform administrative tasks including insurance verification, scheduling, referra…