What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Coordinator, Maternal Child Health position at Harris County?
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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program Manager, the Community Health Coordinator (CHC) will provide direct family support by administering assessments, resource navigation and referrals, adheres to curriculum guidelines, data entry, follow up, and case management. Enrolled participants will be supported with social and health benefits for new and expecting families through a systematic approach of care coordination, prenatal care, postpartum care, and infant-early child development. Telehealth services may be required in certain circumstances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops a comprehensive list of resources available for pregnant, post-partum, and infants in Harris County in order to make referrals and warm handoffs for program participants.
- Facilitates home visits with the targeted population.
- During home visits, CHCs will assess the needs of the family via a needs assessment survey. This survey will be divided into the categories of the chosen curriculum and program objectives.
- The Community Health Coordinator will help the family create a goal for their needs and provide the tools to reach their goal.
- Maintains the coordinated care plan for each participant based on needs assessment.
- Communicates participant information and needs with the program manager, clinical counselors, and other community health coordinators as needed.
- Submits reports regularly as requested by the program manager and counselor.
- Follows up routinely on referrals made for each program participant.
- Adheres to cultural competency standards and provides every participant with equitable treatment and service.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education:
High school Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
One (1) year of Community Health Worker experience
- Experience in the public health field and health programming
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent Communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to work well with public and staff members
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Grant-funded
- Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- This position will potentially work evenings and weekends.
- Able to travel within HCPH Jurisdiction
Work Environment:
This job operates in the community with home visiting needed to establish relationships with the program participants.
It will require periodic travel with some weekend and evening hours.
Physical Demands:
Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
Work Location:
Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $53,414
