Mission
To protect, promote, improve and preserve the health and well-being of individuals and families living, working, learning. and playing in Pennington and Red Lake Counties.
Who We Are
Pennington and Red Lake County Public Health and Home Care Formerly Inter-County Nursing Service
Formed in 1969, we partner with you and your family members to bring a wide range of health care services into your community and home. Our staff meet the highest standard of medical professionalism, and combines years of experience with years of caring.
Vision
An advocate for our community to promote and provide the opportunity to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Employment Opportunities:
Health Educator:
There’s No Greater Need, and No Better Time
Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care is offering an opportunity for an experienced Health Educator to join our dedicated and mission-driven team. This is a one-of-kind chance to see how your work can directly improve the health of your community while providing you with ample ways to grow and develop professionally.
You’ll be charged with identifying and evaluating community needs and providing/managing health education programs that improve community health related to substance misuse and use prevention. You’ll also participate on community coalitions, committees, and task forces as required to promote substance use prevention among youth and adults.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, mental health, health sciences, healthcare, substance abuse, or related field required. Master’s degree in public health education or related field (public health, adult education, community health, health promotion) from an accredited college or university preferred. Two to three (2-3) years of directly related experience. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
If you’re an excellent educator and communicator who’s passionate about public health, put your efforts where they’re needed most.
Comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, PERA retirement.
Training, development, and promotional opportunities.
Flexible work hours 32-hour work week with occasional weekend assignments. Full time, usual hours 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., M–F, including lunch break. Hours may vary depending on events that are taking place; community events may be held in the evenings and on weekends.
Office located in Thief River Falls, serving 5 counties (Pennington, Red Lake, Marshall, Kittson, Roseau) Full-time (32-hours/week) Starting wage: $32.76 -$33.93 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Apply in person at 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 or download the application below.
Questions? Call 218-681-0876 or email Kayla Jore at krjore@co.pennington.mn.us
Home Health Aide:
Join our team to provide care for individuals that need personal care in their homes. The position is part-time/casual, flexible hours, daytime hours and no weekends. CNA certification is preferred, but not required.
Affirmative action commitment and equal opportunity Employer.
Quick Links
Minnesota Dept. of Health
State health information center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National health information center