District Health Department No. 2 is a dedicated and passionate team that provides leadership in promoting environmental and personal health through health promotion, disease detection, disease prevention, education, and regulation. Our vision is to create a healthier community and environment for all.
General Summary
- Under the supervision of the Community Health Director, the individual delivers health care professional services to high-risk families specifically focused on quality outcomes for maternal-infant populations utilizing the Healthy Families America model. Additionally, works closely with the local leadership group and Maternal Infant Health program teams.
- The evidence-based program goals include reducing child maltreatment, improving parent-child interactions and children's social-emotional well-being, and promoting children's school readiness. This position provides extensive training and a commitment to the program and position is needed to build relationships with the families and be successful at meeting the program objectives. This home visiting program requires travel.
Essential Functions
- Provides home visits for high-risk newborn infants, pregnant women and other clients as required and build trusting relationships. Work cooperatively on a multi-disciplinary team.
- Completes assessments for families with special health needs and makes referrals to other health care professionals as appropriate. Advances healthy equity and inclusion opportunities in our community.
- Conducts health assessments following the evidence base practice of Healthy Families America. Training will be provided.
- Participates in the operation of health clinics and home visitation services for the Maternal- Infant health program. Distributes public health program information, Medicaid services and outreach, and makes appropriate community linkages and referrals.
- Provides teaching to clients and families related to nutrition, health care, pregnancy, communicable diseases, and other subjects as needed by the client.
- Maintains patient records per protocol and strictly adhering to HIPAA and privacy regulations.
- Prepares program activity and performance management reports as required and ensures quality metrics advance our public health mission.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or social work is preferred.
- Possession of an associate degree in nursing along with experience in working with children birth - 5 years of age and working with vulnerable populations is minimally required for public health nurses.
- Will consider: Bachelor's Degree in similar field with required Certified Family Living Educator (CFLE) endorsement along with experience in working with children birth -5 years of age and vulnerable populations is minimally required.
- Extensive experience in providing services to children ages 0-5 (beginning at birth) and their parents.
- Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families, and the ability to deliver services in a culturally competent manner.
- Thorough understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma informed care.
- Clinical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of community resources/services necessary.
Other Requirements
- If candidate is a nurse or social worker, possession of a current license to practice in Michigan per LARA.
- Successful completion of CPR training and certification is a condition of continued employment.
- Initial/annual training pertaining to Mandated Reporting and OSHA's Blood Borne Pathogen Standard is a condition of continued employment.
- Availability of personal transportation.
- Computer proficient.
Conditions of Employment:
A background check is required initially and may be conducted periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include but is not limited to confirmation of a person's identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law.
The qualifications listed are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job posting.
District Health Department No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
