Community Health Liaison

Union AFSCME 496.01 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 5/8/2024 Closed Date 5/22/2024 Location Health Department Description

Starting Pay: $17.9775 Hourly ($37,393)

After 1st Year: $18.5168 Hourly ($38,515)

After 2nd Year: $19.0723 Hourly ($39,670)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high school diploma or GED;

• AND-

Three (3) years' experience in community networking, home visiting services or direct client services, preferably with maternal and child population.

Experience in data review activities desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs data collection related to outreach, community liaison networking activities, recruiting and client services to potential program participants and enrolled program participants; works under the general direction of the Division Director or his/her designee; performs related duties as assigned.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Perform activity data collection and entry related to outreach activities;

• Assist in development and facilitation of a Community Action Network (CAN);

• Assist with assessment and liaison activities of a Maternal Child Health (MCH) initiative;

• Successfully complete CHW training;

• Perform outreach in communities of need, based on the outreach plan;

• Recruit and enroll pregnant participants, in accordance with grant requirements;

• Conduct client education in community settings, in accordance with training, and program and grant requirements;

• Conduct client education in homes, based on referrals from clinical staff, in accordance with program requirements;

• Receive referrals, and perform client services necessary to access basic needs and health care;

• Provide outreach and client documentation and other data to program staff;

• Comply with HIPAA regulations and client confidentiality standards;

• Participate in coalitions, as appropriate;

• Market program to agencies that serve pregnant women and children 0-2;

• Perform other duties as assigned;

• Adhere to program and county policies and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of community resources;

• Knowledge of greater Flint area neighborhoods;

• Previous experience working with diverse populations;

• Previous experience in home visiting and direct client services;

• Previous experience with maternal and child population;

• Previous experience in health and human services arena;

• Drivers license and own transportation;

• Ability to work effectively with officials of other agencies, employees and the general public;

• Ability to be highly effective in both verbal and written communications;

• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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