Community Health Coordinator - Part-Time (32 Hours Per Week)

The Position

This is a part-time position working 32 hours per week.

This position is currently funded for two-years with a

renewal option a possibility but not a guarantee.

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl.

The position of Community Health Coordinator works closely with members of the community, medical providers, primary care teams and other community resources to reduce Opioid overdose incidents, connect patients to services, track patient health information, and to identify potential health solutions. Other responsibilities will include documenting patient assessments, patient contact tracking, weekly report submissions, and serving as a liaison/connector between the members of the community in need and the proper medical services. This position will identify barriers to medical care and assist in navigating the proper channels to achieve access to care needed, to include social services, and psychological services. Will promote the general health and wellbeing of the community through education and outreach.

• Assists community members /clients in identifying socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and developing health/social management plans and goals.

• Identifies needs of referred community members and coordinates health and community services.

• Coach community members /clients in effective management of their conditions and self-care goals.

• Motivates community members /clients and their families to be active and engage participants in their health and overall wellbeing to reduce 911 misuse, decrease hospital readmission and increase quality of life.

• Facilitates communication and coordinated services between providers and community members /clients within diverse communities.

• Completes thorough documentation on conditions observed and notifies appropriate parties as needed.

• Assists in performing basic CPR or First Aid, should the need arise, when performing normal duties.

• Assists with analysis of input requirements and design output reports based on user need to measure program success.

• Builds and maintains relationships and interacts professionally with local community partners.

• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the program.

• Performs health education activities, including researching, developing, presenting, and disseminating program materials.

• Drives and operates city vehicle.

• Operates a two-way radio.

• Communicates effectively with various individuals and groups verbally and in writing, utilizes motivational interviewing, teach-back, and other community members/ clients engagement techniques.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public.

• May be required to be on-call, and available to respond to emergency scene.

• Work requires a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends..

• Performs related work as required.

The Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Public Health, Health Services, or a related field.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience providing social services and/or health education and outreach to the community.

Additional qualifying experience or completion of course work at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.

• An American Heart Association BLS CPR & AED or equivalent is preferred.

• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess or be able to obtain an American Heart Association Heart saver First Aid CPR AED or equivalent, within 30 days of hire.

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florid Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record, within 30 days of hire.

• All required certifications and licenses, whether possessed at time of appointment or obtained after appointment, must be kept current and valid while employed in a position in this class.

• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance

• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record

• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

The Examination

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family member have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;

• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;

• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.