JOB
This is a part-time position working 32 hours per week.This position is currently funded for two-years with arenewal option a possibility but not a guarantee. Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl . The position of Community Health Coordinator works closely with members of the community, medical providers, primary care teams and other community resources to reduce Opioid overdose incidents, connect patients to services, track patient health information, and to identify potential health solutions. Other responsibilities will include documenting patient assessments, patient contact tracking, weekly report submissions, and serving as a liaison/connector between the members of the community in need and the proper medical services. This position will identify barriers to medical care and assist in navigating the proper channels to achieve access to care needed, to include social services, and psychological services. Will promote the general health and wellbeing of the community through education and outreach.Assists community members /clients in identifying socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and developing health/social management plans and goals.Identifies needs of referred community members and coordinates health and community services.Coach community members /clients in effective management of their conditions and self-care goals.Motivates community members /clients and their families to be active and engage participants in their health and overall wellbeing to reduce 911 misuse, decrease hospital readmission and increase quality of life.Facilitates communication and coordinated services between providers and community members /clients within diverse communities.Completes thorough documentation on conditions observed and notifies appropriate parties as needed.Assists in performing basic CPR or First Aid, should the need arise, when performing normal duties. Assists with analysis of input requirements and design output reports based on user need to measure program success.Builds and maintains relationships and interacts professionally with local community partners.Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the program.Performs health education activities, including researching, developing, presenting, and disseminating program materials.Drives and operates city vehicle. Operates a two-way radio.Communicates effectively with various individuals and groups verbally and in writing, utilizes motivational interviewing, teach-back, and other community members/ clients engagement techniques.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and the public.May be required to be on-call, and available to respond to emergency scene. Work requires a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.. Performs related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Health, Health Services, or a related field. Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience providing social services and/or health education and outreach to the community. Additional qualifying experience or completion of course work at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education. An American Heart Association BLS CPR & AED or equivalent is preferred. Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possess or be able to obtain an American Heart Association Heart saver First Aid CPR AED or equivalent, within 30 days of hire. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florid Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record, within 30 days of hire. All required certifications and licenses, whether possessed at time of appointment or obtained after appointment, must be kept current and valid while employed in a position in this class. Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance Background Check: Must have an acceptable background recordDriving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment. Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee. As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.