Outreach Coordinator - Port Huron, United States - County of St. Clair, MI

Description

Salary :
$54, $71,307.00 AnnuallyLocation : St.

Clair County Health Department th Street Port Huron, MI 48060Job Type:
FULL TIME HOURLYJob Number: 24-078Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 04/23/2024
Closing Date: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM EasternREQUISITION #: 24-078


HOURS:
Full Time


OTHER INFORMATION:
Open to St.

Clair County Employees and the PublicPOSITION SUMMARY To work in an expanded health education role, performing regular duties and working closely with the program director and other leadership on day-to-day operations, program planning, development, training and delivery of community health programming, including Medicaid outreach activities/reporting, including facilitating other reporting requirements to ensure program success.

Develop and provide education/training and quality improvement programming to health department staff and the community.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the community health assessment process, collaborate with health professionals and others to identify the community health issues and solutions.

Provide information and health education on specific topics to hospitals, physician offices, schools, agencies, businesses and community groups.
Assist in planning and conducting team meetings.
Orientation of new staff.
Assist in drafting or creating new program policy and procedures and review/update existing program policy and procedures.
Identify program goals as well as other change necessary for program improvement.
Provide education/training to health department staff.
Assist with grant writing.
Survey or evaluate population learning in conjunction with quality assurance plan.
Provide community education presentations.
Provide inter-agency and community referrals.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Develop goals, objectives and annual program plans.
Develop grant work plans, outcome reports, audit prep and participation as assigned.
Collaborate with billing, nursing programs, and health education services to facilitate and maximize Medicaid Outreach reimbursements/revenues.
Draft operational policies and procedure to ensure program manual reflects current practice.
Attend relevant meetings, trainings, and workshops.
Conduct program outreach advocacy activities.
Other duties as assigned.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the direction of the Medical Health Officer and Health Administrator with direct supervision by the Health Education and Planning Director


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May direct the activities of health education and clerical support staff

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in community or public health education or related field required.

Minimum of three (3) years of current health education or public health experience with strong leadership and administrative skills to effectively manage the daily operations of program management with community health education needs.

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or health care related Bachelor degree required.
CHES or MCHES required.

Strong knowledge of principles and practices of public health education and planning, including methods of administration, community organization and interagency relations, various techniques used in health instruction and the appraisal and evaluation of public health education.

Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.

Strong public speaking, writing and marketing skills.

Knowledge or understanding of basic administrative tasks:

operate standard office equipment; document management; prepare and maintain records, various correspondences and reports; answer general inquiries and refer as necessary; answer telephone calls, process mail, order supplies/equipment; prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record/transcribe/distribute minutes; entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form with speed and accuracy; maintain calendars, arrange meetings, schedule rooms and equipment as necessary.

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co-workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL ST.


CLAIR COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS:
Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.

Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking.

Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule. Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment. Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public.

Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.

Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionProficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to:
Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required. Proficiency may be tested.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check.

The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.

Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license throughout employment in this position. Auto insurance and reliable transportation required.
Required to report to duty when called upon in the event of a Public Health Emergency regardless of declaration.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.

Reasonable accommodations will 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:
Speak to others to convey information effectively.
Read, interpret and understand procedures, rules, technical information, instructions and manuals.
Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences. Specific vision requirement includes close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception.
Use hands to operate a computer, handle materials and operate equipment.
Push or pull carts, reach with hands and arms forward, above and below shoulder level.
Lift, move or carry objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Sit, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and kneel in an ergonomically correct manner.
Stand and walk, climb stairs.
Normal office hours are from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday hours 10:00 a.m. through 6:30 p.m.
Generally works in a normal office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate with many interruptions.
Due to the nature of the work hours may include overtime, evenings or weekends.


Disclaimer:

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job requirements or duties performed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
It is the policy of St.

Clair County not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability that does not prevent performing essential job functions or because he or she is a protected veteran.

St. Clair County offers a robust benefits package. Benefits can be found