LOCATION: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of The Local Maternal Child Health Manager, the LMCH Community Health Worker reaches out to underserved families; assist in the enrollment into appropriate programs; provides health and social support, information and referrals; provide advocacy for families with agencies, programs, and other entities; represents program at community functions; assists with service provision to individuals, families, and groups; facilitate recruitment of community, businesses and local partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Please be as detailed as possible for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and other applicable laws)

• Completes training in all aspects of the program activities.
• Conducts community outreach activities at places where families gather- including shelters, food pantries, community centers, WIC offices, Head Start sites, and health clinics in the target neighborhoods.
• Performs door-to-door outreach and participant recruitment as needed with protocol provided by Maternal Child Health Manager
• Responsible for meeting recruitment and enrollment targets.
• Conducts appropriate (paper pencil) screenings for health risks and program eligibility and enrolls eligible families through tools and computers provided by the project.
• Works closely with all DHD and LMCH Staff, community partners, and health systems to develop resources to assist in the development of care plans for families needing assistance throughout Detroit
• Provide education for families to complete a reproductive life plan, that includes inter and pre-conception education for men and women and information to achieve the best possible health throughout their life course.
• Identifies groups who lack services or have social needs for education and referrals.
• Acts as an “information link” to the community and program organizations by keeping up to date on community resources and events that could benefit individuals and families.
• Provides information and support to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention, including conducting community education activities and assisting with group work.
• Mentor families in the development of positive parenting practices and coping mechanisms.
• Carries out formal and informal presentations on inter and pre-conception health within community sites.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of activities and services provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required
• Associates degree or related training preferred
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Minimum of one-year work experience in a health or human service setting; Preferred two-three years' experience in human services, case management and/or working with clients to provide education, identify support needs, develop service plans, and problem solving
• Experience working with health care systems and community-based organizations
• Experience working with multicultural communities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (If a degree is required make sure a degree is necessary)

• High School diploma; one (1) year experience

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples)

• Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
• Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated
• Physical demands/ emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual.

SALARY: $48,000 annually

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• 401a & 403b
• Long Term Disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Deadline: Open until filled

** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**

** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Detroit Health Department and is renewed annually as funds are available. **

** Please contact SEMHA Human Resources Department @313-873-5600 if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online. **