Community Health Worker - Part Time

Livingston County was named a 2023 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 5 elected offices, and 5 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Health Promotion Coordinator and leadership of the Health Promotion Specialist, serves as a Community Health Worker for the Prescription for Health (PFH) program coordinated by the Livingston County Health Department. Assists patients in enrollment, monitors participation, provides patient support, assists in programming activities and generally provides the support services required to encourage participation to achieve the overall goal of the PFH project which is to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables among low-income patients with chronic diseases. This position is part-time with an average of 10 hours per week and may include some evening and weekend work, depending on program needs.

Pay Rate Information:

The Community Health Worker position is a non-union position and starting pay is $19.95/hour. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $25.27/hour. This position is part-time position, with an average of 12 hours per week, including weekend work.

Benefits:

• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Up to $300 Annual Wellness Reimbursement *
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 hours of Personal Time

*Pro-Rated based on DOH

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Assists in all aspects of the enrollment process for the PFH program and provides information and assistance to incoming patients/participants.
2. Encourages patient retention in the program. Performs outreach, following up with participants to determine status and offer support in setting and achieving goals for healthy eating and lifestyle decisions.
3. Serves as a staff person at the PFH table at the farmers market and the food pantry.
4. Provides necessary assistance to enable enrolled patients to access the farmers market, food pantry, and other community resources.
5. Prepares and disseminates nutrition education and healthy meal preparation resources for patient enrolled in the program. .
6. Conducts pre and post-program interviews and administers evaluation surveys.
7. Uses the computer and Microsoft applications (including Excel) to track all interactions with patients..
8. Maintains manual and electronic files and generates reports as directed.
9. Creates and curates nutrition education materials as directed.
10. Attends meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate and directed.
11. Complies with the Health Department's quality improvement policy and actively participates in the quality improvement plan.
12. Works a non-traditional work schedule including evenings and weekends, depending on program need.
13. Performs other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or GED and one year experience in public health, health education, social work or a related field. Prior experience as a Community Health Worker is desirable.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• General knowledge of public health care principles and practices.
• Skill in encouraging and counseling patients, monitoring outcomes and maintaining records.
• Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, patients in the program, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress and within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as dictated by program needs.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications (eg. Microsoft Excel) and other software programs utilized by the Health Department.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in an office setting, stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 15 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

The typical work environment of this job is a business office setting where the noise level is quiet and sometimes moderate. Though applicable safety procedures are documented and utilized, the incumbent may be exposed to unsanitary or unhygienic materials, individuals and situations in the course of performing required duties.

Salary : $300