Job Information

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides administrative support for the Anchorage Health Department in support of bridging clinical, behavioral, and social services to support community members in achieving better health outcomes. This position provides community-based outreach, education, and care coordination to improve individual and population health outcomes, addresses gaps in access to care, connects clients with essential services like housing and transportation, and improves local understanding of public health barriers through data collection and community engagement. The CHW focuses on vulnerable and underserved communities, offering culturally responsive services related to communicable disease prevention, reproductive health, and substance use, including opioid use disorder (OUD). Under the direction of the Sexual Clinic Program Manager, the CHW will have a defined focus on supporting individuals and families affected by OUD consistent with allowable uses under the National Opioid Settlement Agreement. The CHW supports and promotes targeted efforts such as overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution, and navigation to medication-assisted treatment and recovery support. The CHW assists a multidisciplinary team of Public Health Nurses, physicians and support staff; coordinates with partner agencies; participates in disease investigations; and utilizes an electronic health record. Performs other duties as assigned. 

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays