Community Health Worker, Lead Abatement Program #2407-6302-01
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, October 06, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Public Health
- Salary
- Within Local 3144 Range 8: $62,482 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
Introduction
Lead is a poisonous substance found in most homes in New Haven, especially those built before 1978. In fact, over 80% of New Haven homes are likely to contain lead. When exposed to lead, children or adults can have permanent and severe health problems.
The New Haven Health Department works with residents to take simple steps to lower exposure to lead. Our goal is for the New Haven community to stay safe from lead poisoning.
More information HEREREPORTS TO
The Community Health Worker will function as part of a team which reports to a Division Director.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a full-time position with the New Haven Health Department as a Community Health Worker operating in the field to conduct outreach and educate people who are at risk for acute and/or chronic diseases of public health interest. This position occasionally requires work to be performed in the evenings and on weekends.
The Community Health Worker will function as part of a team which reports to a Division Director.
The specific assignment is responsible for conducting outreach and education for families of children who are at risk or have been exposed to lead poison. The employee in this role will assist affected clients to develop health management plans and goals which include obtaining medical services and participation in the lead abatement program.
The Community Health Worker will function as part of a team which reports to a Division Director.
The specific assignment is responsible for conducting outreach and education for families of children who are at risk or have been exposed to lead poison. The employee in this role will assist affected clients to develop health management plans and goals which include obtaining medical services and participation in the lead abatement program.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with key community institutions, organizations, agencies, and individuals to plan, develop, and pilot innovative disease prevention strategies.
- Assists clients to develop health management plans and goals.
- Coaches clients in goal setting and effective self-management of their acute and chronic health conditions.
- Helps clients access medical and non-medical resources, including medical care, substance abuse treatment programs, housing programs, food services, etc.
- Provides ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with clients.
- Conducts program eligibility assessments and enrollment.
- Disseminates disease prevention materials and information.
- Administers group education programs in concert with community agencies, groups, and institutions.
- Maintains records of activities and enters information into database.
- Handles inventory of outreach project materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Conducts program evaluations and prepares programmatic reports for funding agency.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Possession of an Associates Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field preferred. Also, one to three years experience in outreach activities for a community health or social service agency; or any equivalent combination of training or experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease prevention strategies
- Knowledge of New Haven’s social service network and community health programs
- Ability to interact with diverse populations
- Ability to facilitate group programs
- Ability to express oneself verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain records, utilize a database, and prepare reports
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with community partners
- Ability to advocate for clients and to link them to services
- Ability to maintain clients’ confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Bi-lingual / Bi-cultural in Spanish, preferred
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain a valid CT drivers license
- Ability to drive the Mobile Outreach Van.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. A hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.
Conclusion
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