Community Health Worker (Full-Time, Contract)

Location: Carson City, NV (In-Person)

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months (through June 30, 2026)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Position Overview

Carson City Health and Human Services is seeking a proactive, engaging Community Health Worker (CHW) to support public health education efforts focused on opioid, tobacco, and vaping awareness and prevention. This grant-funded role offers the opportunity to connect directly with families, schools, and community partners to promote health, safety, and substance-use prevention.

Key Responsibilities

-          Plan and implement community-based health education and outreach initiatives.

-          Develop and distribute tailored educational materials.

-          Organize outreach events and workshops for families and community groups.

-          Collaborate with local agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.

-          Raise awareness about safe prescription disposal, opioid misuse and overdose prevention, cessation programs, dangers of secondhand smoke, and smoke-free policies.

-          Perform additional duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

-          High school diploma or GED.

-          Community Health Worker Certificate (required).

-          Valid driver’s license.

-          Experience working with youth in educational or community settings (preferred).

-          Strong public speaking and communication skills.

-          Knowledge of public health principles and substance use prevention strategies.

Pre-Employment Requirements

-          Background check (including child safety screening)

-          Drug testing

-          Reference checks

Resume or CV to cchhstobacco@carson.org with the subject line "CDPHP CHW."