Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is looking for a Community Health Specialist at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank in Logan, Ohio with a caseload primarily in Gallia County. As team member, you will work to further health access, food security, and equity for our rural neighbors.
The Community Health Specialist will conduct case management with neighbors in our Bringing
Healthy Home (Maternal/Prenatal) and Food as Medicine programs, primarily for residents of Gallia,
Meigs and Jackson Counties. The Community Health Specialist will meet with program participants
on a regular basis, conducting home visits to deliver food and other materials. They will assess goals
and assist with accessing resources and supportive services to meet health and social needs. They
will also serve as a liaison between participants and healthcare professionals, to help address
barriers to healthcare access.
Successful candidates will have the ability to work well with a wide range of staff, partners,
neighbors, and vendors. Additionally, the candidate will need to establish and maintain good
relationships with community-based organizations, social service agencies, healthcare providers, and
managed care providers for referral of participants and care coordination.
A high school diploma or GED is required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable
transportation. In addition, applicants must possess very good computer and organizational skills
and have the ability to communicate with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. A commitment
to addressing the causes and conditions of poverty and hunger is essential. Current certification as a
Community Health Worker is preferred, but not required. Candidates will be required to complete the
Community Health Worker course and become certified by the Ohio Board of Nursing within 6
months of hire.
This is a full-time position within a dynamic, service-oriented work environment. The salary for this
position starts and $37,500 annually and includes 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for the
employee, a generous paid time off package, retirement plan with 6% employer matching, and
periodic Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
To apply, please electronically submit a resume, agency application, and three references to Julie
Gladney, Health Programs Coordinator, at julie.gladney@hapcap.org Applications can be found at
http://hapcap.org/pdfs/HAPEmploymentApplication.pdf . For full consideration, applications will be
accepted until May 12, 2026 or until position has been filled. HAPCAP is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and provider of services.
