Social Counselor #1668 - Bilingual - PAT - Health Services Division

THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.   

THIS POSTING IS FOR 2 VACANCIES

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur.  All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise.

 The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency.  During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made.  During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision, provides social counseling, support, care coordination, and educational activities in the home to families who are involved with Parents As Teachers. Focus to be on healthy pregnancies, parent-child interaction and development-centered parenting and family well-being through age 5.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Early Childhood Education, or Nursing with one (1) year of work experience in a related field.  A valid driver's license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully complete required National PAT Training and obtain and maintain Parent Educator Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Home visitation experience preferred. Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires working with high risk, confrontational, mentally and physically ill, and economically disadvantaged populations with exposure to infectious diseases.  Work may involve working after regular business hours in high crime areas.

  Extensive home visiting is required. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx