Community Health Worker I

Pending Board Approval

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 per program protocols and requirements.
• 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

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate'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.

This position is part of the Nurse-Family Partnership Team. Additional information. About Us - Nurse-Family Partnership (nursefamilypartnership.org)

County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid holiday, and vacation time. Available supplemental dental and vision. Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period.

VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

To apply: all candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online.