COMMUNITY HEALTH LIAISON (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting Pay: $18.6120 Hourly ($38,713)Step A: $19.1707 Hourly ($39,875)Step B: $19.7452 Hourly ($41,070)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a high school diploma or GED;-AND-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 and vehicle available for use on County business.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.JOB SUMMARY: 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.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: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.Please see the attached job description for more details.