Salary: $55,729.10 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Grant Funded
Job Number: HEA07319
Department: Health
Opening Date: 06/10/2024
Closing Date: 6/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) seeking a bilingual Prevention Services Case Manager to spearhead the implementation of overdose prevention strategies specifically within the Spanish-speaking community. This role will perform professional, technical, and analytical work promoting social services, health services, housing, public health initiatives, and other support programs. The primary objective is to establish rapport, build trust, and facilitate positive change within the Spanish speaking community.
If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

• Determines, develops and monitors service program(s).
• Develop a comprehensive network of resources that addresses the needs of the service population referred by the prevention education coordinators.
• Coordinate alternative services to identify different approaches to finding and connecting participants to needed resources.
• Attends conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to promote, collaborate and gain support for the program(s).
• Evaluates program effectiveness.
• In conjunction with the research data analyst, collects data to identify aspects of successful program operations.
• Prepares analytical and interpretative reports for management.
• Develop pre and post-test questionnaires and other instruments to measure effectiveness of case management services.
• Conduct follow-up studies on program participation and provide a written report to the program manager on a bi-weekly basis.
• Participate in needs analysis studies to identify specific needs services.
• Assists senior staff with special assignments as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in community engagement, prevention, and intervention.
• Coordinate community resources with prevention education coordinators
• Explore and/or place clients in specialized programs as needed. (i.e. transitional services, transportation services.)
• Other administrative functions as directed.
• Writes narrative and statistical reports and letters for dissemination to all stakeholders.
• Maintains pertinent records and confidential information

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would prepare the incumbent to perform the duties of the position at the appropriate level. Employees would typically have a bachelor's degree and/or 5 year's professional experience.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
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Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01

Are you fluent with Spanish and English, in both written and spoken word?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible full-time paid employment in related field required do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• more than 2 years

03

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Nursing Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

04

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

Required Question