What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comm Hlth Soc Svc Asst II U317 position at Louisville Metro Government?
Description
Essential Functions:
Conducts social evaluation assessments, and locates and refers patients to various social service agencies
Visits patients in the hospital and at home according to program protocols
Distributes literature and assists in teaching pre-natal classes
Examples of Duties
Examples Of Work:
UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Obtains demographic, social, medical, health risk, family environment, employment and financial information in order to enroll patients in pre-natal and resource mothers programs and to conduct a social evaluation assessment survey of pregnant teens and
Locates and refers patients to agencies for shelter, food, supplies, clothing, furniture, counseling, family planning, child support, prescription, examinations, medical or financial assistance; and composes correspondence on the patient's behalf
Conducts infant car seat safety classes, and assists in teaching pre-natal classes to expectant mothers and their families on various topics
Visits new mothers and babies in the hospital, and conducts home visits as prescribed by pre-natal and resource mothers program protocols
Obtains, explains and distributes health education, child care, child development and parenting literature, donated baby supplies and gifts to expectant mothers and their babies
Plans monthly meetings or events for program participants, and solicits merchants, businesses and charitable organizations for program speakers, food and baby supplies, and small gift items
Contacts schools, community agencies and other social service providers to inform them about the pre-natal and resource mother's programs and to gain referrals from them
Completes charts, forms and patient records on the progress of the infant's care, development and immunizations, the expectant mother's knowledge of feeding and care for her baby, and clinic or home visits
Performs related work
Minimum Requirements
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree
Human Services
Social Science
Related field
One year of social service or health service experience and Associate's degree
Other Minimums:
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Equivalency:
High school diploma or the equivalent
Three years of social service or health service experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Supplemental Information
Union Incentives Include:
Call out Pay and On Call compensation
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?
Do you have an Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Science or a related field?
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Science or a related field?
Do you have one (1) year of social service or health service experience?
Do you have three (3) years of social service or health service experience?
Which Division of Public Health and Wellness are you most interested? List all that apply: Administration, Center for Health Equity, Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health Services, or Laboratory.
Essential Functions:
Conducts social evaluation assessments, and locates and refers patients to various social service agencies
Visits patients in the hospital and at home according to program protocols
Distributes literature and assists in teaching pre-natal classes
Examples of Duties
Examples Of Work:
UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Obtains demographic, social, medical, health risk, family environment, employment and financial information in order to enroll patients in pre-natal and resource mothers programs and to conduct a social evaluation assessment survey of pregnant teens and
Locates and refers patients to agencies for shelter, food, supplies, clothing, furniture, counseling, family planning, child support, prescription, examinations, medical or financial assistance; and composes correspondence on the patient's behalf
Conducts infant car seat safety classes, and assists in teaching pre-natal classes to expectant mothers and their families on various topics
Visits new mothers and babies in the hospital, and conducts home visits as prescribed by pre-natal and resource mothers program protocols
Obtains, explains and distributes health education, child care, child development and parenting literature, donated baby supplies and gifts to expectant mothers and their babies
Plans monthly meetings or events for program participants, and solicits merchants, businesses and charitable organizations for program speakers, food and baby supplies, and small gift items
Contacts schools, community agencies and other social service providers to inform them about the pre-natal and resource mother's programs and to gain referrals from them
Completes charts, forms and patient records on the progress of the infant's care, development and immunizations, the expectant mother's knowledge of feeding and care for her baby, and clinic or home visits
Performs related work
Minimum Requirements
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree
Human Services
Social Science
Related field
One year of social service or health service experience and Associate's degree
Other Minimums:
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Equivalency:
High school diploma or the equivalent
Three years of social service or health service experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Supplemental Information
Union Incentives Include:
Call out Pay and On Call compensation
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Term Life
- Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
- 457 Deferred Comp
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Adult Benefits
- Childcare Assistance
- Free TARC Use
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation (pro rata)
- Sick Leave (pro rata)
- Holiday Pay (pro rata)
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Do you have an Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Science or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Science or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have one (1) year of social service or health service experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have three (3) years of social service or health service experience?
- Yes
- No
Which Division of Public Health and Wellness are you most interested? List all that apply: Administration, Center for Health Equity, Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health Services, or Laboratory.
- Required Question
Salary : $5
