What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Specialist (City) position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County?
A unique opportunity to work with high-risk families in their home and in community group settings to encourage optimal pregnancy, birth, and positive parenting outcomes. This grant-funded position involves case management working with a dynamic team of public health professionals and community partners. The home visitation program uses a nationally-recognized, evidence-based model designed to prevent child abuse and neglect; Healthy Families America. Responsibilities include completing assessments of family’s health, needs and strengths, coordination of services to address complex challenges, working with the family and other team members to develop a family-centered service plan, health teaching, advocacy & support. It is beneficial to have experience working with pregnant women, children, diverse populations, & families with multiple needs. Must be willing to advocate for positive, nurturing, & nonviolent discipline of children. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license in the State of Nebraska. Applicants with diverse backgrounds & interpretation skills are encouraged to apply.
Full-time with evening and weekend hours possible, majority of hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Graduation from high school or equivalent and six months of experience with local, state, and federal assistance programs including health care and social service systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Proficiency in translating and speaking the language of the minority population to which assigned, if required by the position to which assigned.
Certification as a Breastfeeding educator prior to completion of the probationary period, if required by the position to which assigned.
Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.
Salary : $24 - $31