What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER II position at Kalamazoo County Government?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to provide community-based home visitation and provide an access point for high-risk pregnant and parenting residents to receive knowledge, support, and referral to community services that will support family success and build self-sufficiency. The position will work with high-risk families who need extra support navigating community resources and focusing on child development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates care and support services for families in high-risk neighborhoods to determine needs.
- Records, collates, and documents information for appropriate research and reporting.
- Manages and updates client records in appropriate County systems and in accordance with program protocols and requirements.
- Conducts risk assessments, develops care plans and makes appropriate referrals.
- Completes home visits and monitors family health and safety evaluations.
- Develops training materials and classes to educate families on available programs and resources; educates and shares information via various channels such as one-on-one education, videos, paper materials, and calls.
- Responds to case inquiries and program and benefit questions, providing appropriate information and resources.
- Liaises between clients, families, medical, mental health, and social service agencies.
- Engages in community outreach and recruitment of eligible program participants, including creating and distributing promotional materials; promotes resources and programs to families, businesses, schools, and organizations.
- Perform related work as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field
- At least 1-3 years of related work experience in social work or serving diverse populations in crisis
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
- None
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
Pay Scale-106
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : MCH-HBHS
Job Family : SPECIALIST NONEXEMPT
Posting Start : 01/31/2025
Posting End : 03/31/2025
Details : BENEFITS INFORMATION
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.30
Salary : $22
