COMMUNITY HEALTH LIAISON

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;

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One (1) year of 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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