Bilingual Public Health Worker 3 - Maternal Child Health Services at Marion County
Salem, OR 97308
About the Job
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #548-2024-4, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Marion County Health and Human Services is in search of a Public Health Worker dedicated to providing high quality home visit services to pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children. We are searching for a Public Health Worker who understands the needs of the families we serve and is passionate about guiding them to achieve their optimal level of health.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assures the health and social service needs of a specific population are being met primarily through community outreach, visits to other agencies, and direct contact with allied health provider offices. In partnership with a health professional, assists with case management functions. Provides information and education on health-related issues. May act as an interpreter for clients.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a health services professional and/or supervisor, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
Under the direction of a Public Health Nurse (PHN), provide case management services to Babies First and CaCoon clients (pregnant and postpartum women, children, and adolescents) on PHN caseload to include:
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGGraduation from high school or GED; AND Associate degree in social sciences, a health occupation, mental health or related field, with two (2) years experience in community health, medical, mental health, or alcohol/drug services or other related fields; OR Four (4) years in community health, medical, mental health or alcohol/drug services or related advocacy, health education or other related fields with the culture of the population being served; OR Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of the culture of the clients being served, and language, for bilingual positions; social services and community resources.
Skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, staff and the public; possess good decision making and advocacy skills; practice successful negotiation and persuasion skills; match resources with needs; develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients; relate well to a wide variety of people of varying ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and needs; apply concepts of cultural sensitivity; exercise independent judgment and make decision within established policies and procedures; prepare and present effective written and verbal reports; relate effectively with community agencies and resources and to function as a team member; act in a professional manner and maintain professional working relationships; operate effectively computer software and other office equipment; possess strong coping skills necessary to deal with frustrating situations or difficult clients; work hours conducive to reaching the identified population, which may include evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; drives to homes to visit clients; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; reaches overhead; lifts up, pushes, pulls up to 30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 30 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 30 lbs. for up to 20 feet; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguish colors and shades; uses depth perception; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to weather, heat, cold, humidity, dust, chemicals, smoke, noise, exposure to cleaning disinfectants, and works in areas that may be uneven. This position may be exposed to screeching or crying infants or children in homes. There is the potential to be exposed to mold, dust, and smoke in client homes.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
Marion County Health and Human Services is in search of a Public Health Worker dedicated to providing high quality home visit services to pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children. We are searching for a Public Health Worker who understands the needs of the families we serve and is passionate about guiding them to achieve their optimal level of health.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assures the health and social service needs of a specific population are being met primarily through community outreach, visits to other agencies, and direct contact with allied health provider offices. In partnership with a health professional, assists with case management functions. Provides information and education on health-related issues. May act as an interpreter for clients.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a health services professional and/or supervisor, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
Under the direction of a Public Health Nurse (PHN), provide case management services to Babies First and CaCoon clients (pregnant and postpartum women, children, and adolescents) on PHN caseload to include:
- Assist families in accessing needed resources.
- Provide orientation for new clients regarding benefits available to them.
- Conduct home visits, provide information, support client access to services
- Advocate to have client needs met.
- Collaborate with other community service providers
- Attend community meetings and report updates to team.
- Serve as contact person for layettes; track and organize donated items.
- Place NCO orders
- Identify potential funding sources for special projects/equipment for families.
- Maintain certification as HealthCare Assister with the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Health Care Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
- Assist clients to apply for OHP/Health Care Insurance and provide follow-up case management of those applications.
- Provide client support for gaining access to prenatal services.
- Comply with OMC documentation and Data Reporting requirements.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal and written Standardized Language Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
- If personal vehicle is used, must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law [ORS Chapter 806].
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
- This assignment is represented by a union.
- This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
Knowledge of the culture of the clients being served, and language, for bilingual positions; social services and community resources.
Skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, staff and the public; possess good decision making and advocacy skills; practice successful negotiation and persuasion skills; match resources with needs; develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients; relate well to a wide variety of people of varying ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and needs; apply concepts of cultural sensitivity; exercise independent judgment and make decision within established policies and procedures; prepare and present effective written and verbal reports; relate effectively with community agencies and resources and to function as a team member; act in a professional manner and maintain professional working relationships; operate effectively computer software and other office equipment; possess strong coping skills necessary to deal with frustrating situations or difficult clients; work hours conducive to reaching the identified population, which may include evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; drives to homes to visit clients; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; reaches overhead; lifts up, pushes, pulls up to 30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 30 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 30 lbs. for up to 20 feet; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguish colors and shades; uses depth perception; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to weather, heat, cold, humidity, dust, chemicals, smoke, noise, exposure to cleaning disinfectants, and works in areas that may be uneven. This position may be exposed to screeching or crying infants or children in homes. There is the potential to be exposed to mold, dust, and smoke in client homes.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.