SEMHA Employment
Job Postings
Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) employees are positioned at various locations throughout the State of Michigan. A SEMHA job posting can be placed with SEMHA partners; such as our local health departments, institutions, community-based organizations along with being positioned at SEMHA. We thank you for your interest and sharing your passion to contribute your talents within the sector of non-profit.
Community Health Worker
Detroit, MI - Healthy Families America Expansion
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - MI, 48219
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide comprehensive home visiting services to eligible individuals and families in service of the area.
- Participate in case finding and engage members of at-risk populations who may face obstacles to a healthy pregnancy and a positive pregnancy outcome.
- Demonstrate culturally competent strategies to educate and motivate clients regarding healthy living and health-seeking relationships or therapeutic alliances related to prenatal, postpartum, and care.
- Link client’s-to public health and other identified sources, based on identified risk.
- Role-model effective behavior in interactions with family, official agencies, and health care providers.
- Maintain a home visit caseload with the goal of reaching babies' first, second, and third birthdays. May require you to be flexible to accommodate family schedules. Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
- Possess excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
- Maintain current paper and electronic records of all client contacts using correct, Standard English. Enter data into electronic databases from assessment instruments as assigned.
- Alert program staff regarding client needs for other social service agency referrals, as indicated.
- Compile, prepare, and submit weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner.
- Participate in weekly case conferences, group counseling, and client evaluations as necessary.
- Attend appropriate community resource meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Participate in personal and professional development of self and others.
- Perform related duties as assigned/required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum one to two years of paid, documented experience within a public health; DHS; CPS or health care setting performing outreach or other community-based functions such as home visits, or case management as part of a team, and/or prior community outreach experience with specific experiences within the maternal/child at risk population is preferred.
- Possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable, safe driving record.
- Computer literacy is required. Ability to speak other languages fluently is preferred.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, medical conditions, and experience is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, or an acceptable related field from an accredited college or university.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to follow instructions, directives, policies, and procedures, as well as any changes to them, in an efficient and proficient manner.
- Responsibility for customer service and cultural competence training.
- Responsibility for familiarity with maternal/child assessment instruments.
- Responsible for outreach to targeted populations; presentations at collaborating agencies as assigned; attending health fairs as the agency representative and creating community connections for client, families, and the Wayne County Health, Human, and Veterans Services.
- Traveling for training/ updates; either in-state or out-of-state as needed.
SALARY: $19.71 hourly
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- 401a & 403b
- Long Term Disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Open Position(s): 2
Application Deadline: May 22nd, 2023
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
$19.71 hourly
Specialist, Intake
Detroit, MI - WIC Administration
Job Type
Part-time
Description
LOCATION: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201
POSITION SUMMARY: Intake Specialist position assist with promoting positive health outcomes for the participants of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program through providing WIC services and perform pre-certification procedures in accordance with MDCH WIC Division policies and procedures. Participate in the Nutrition Education Workgroup, WIC Conference, webcasts, and trainings, to improve nutrition and program services, as appropriate. Under general supervision, reports directly to the WIC Team Lead. Performs clerical duties including scheduling client appointments, typing, answering the telephone, preparing correspondence, and completing various forms, assigned reports and paperwork. Responsible for ordering of general supplies and maintaining clinic inventory. Maintain files and records in accordance with local and state policy.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Include strong analytic and assessment skills, policy development/program planning skills, and the ability to Contributes to implementation of organizational strategic plan. This position requires an individual who can communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Furthermore, this individual must be able to identify the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services and have the capacity to take measure to support a diverse public health workforce. The individual must have financial planning skills and the ability to operate programs within n budgets. In addition, this individual must have management and systems thinking skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Performs WIC participant income eligibility assessment, including scheduling and providing/completing required notices, and computerized documentation and references.
- Maintains confidentiality of participant information.
- Schedules participants in a matter that meets regulatory requirements, the needs of the participants, and the availability of staff with a high level of customer service.
- Sends letters, phone and text reminders to participants of their upcoming appointments along with other required documentation/notifications.
- Integrates WIC services with social and health agencies, Federal, State, and local government agencies and other community programs for education and referrals.
- Provides excellent and friendly customer services to WIC participants.
- Works with supervisor nutrition specialist, and breastfeeding specialist to ensure a positive experience with WIC participants.
- Proficient use of computer, data entry and software programs
- Communicates effectively both in writing and orally.
- Monitor and maintain clinic supply orders.
- Attend required training and meetings.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have knowledge of cultural diversity.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.
- Strong written and communication/telephone skills
- Will be required to work some weekends.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Participation in Emergency Preparedness exercises is required for this position.
- Response during a public health emergency event is required for this position, including duties not normally performed.
- Must comply with HIPPA guidelines.
- Full time access to an insured automobile- work related travel is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma.
- Associate degree in health, education, business, or related field preferred but not required. 3+ years in community outreach/ customer service experience.
- Possess good written and communication/telephone skills and computer proficiency.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other healthcare professionals, staff and the public.
- Previous experience with customer service, entering data into a large data base, and file retrieval.
SALARY: $41,000 Annually
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
$41,000.00 Annualy
Specialist, Nutrition
Detroit, MI - WIC Administration
Job Type
Part-time
Description
LOCATION: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide WIC services and perform certification procedures in accordance with MDCH WIC Division policies and procedures. Perform WIC certifications and recertification. Provide individual nutrition education to WIC participants. Refer high risk participants to the Registered Dietitian. Make referrals to supportive health services and other agencies as indicated. Engage in outreach activity. Maintain WIC files and required program logs and reports.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Include strong analytic and assessment skills, policy development/program planning skills, and the ability to Contributes to implementation of organizational strategic plan. This position requires an individual who can communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Furthermore, this individual must be able to identify the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services and have the capacity to take measure to support a diverse public health workforce. The individual must have financial planning skills and the ability to operate programs within n budgets. In addition, this individual must have management and systems thinking skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Proficient use of computer, data entry and software programs
- Organized with the ability to manage large and complex caseloads.
- Communicates effectively both in writing and orally.
- Ability to use data sources and interprets information to make recommendations for program success.
- Responsible for assigned chart audits/reports as assigned by team lead or program manager.
- Attend required training.
- Participate in workgroups to address specific health issues.
- Monitor and maintain clinic supply orders.
- Participation in Emergency Preparedness exercises is required for this position.
- Response during a public health emergency event is required for this position, including duties not normally performed.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have knowledge of growth and development and nutrition needs of infants and young children.
- Must have knowledge of cultural diversity.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.
- Strong written and communication/telephone skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other healthcare professionals.
- Prefer previous experience in public health, community nutrition or acute health settings.
- Will be required to work some weekends.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, Dietetics Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
- Minimum of one year (1) of WIC experience preferred.
SALARY: $43,000 Annually
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
$43,000.00
Environmental Health Intern
Detroit, MI - Insect disease vector surveillance Intern
Job Type
Internship
Description
Location: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201
Project description/Summary: The Intern would be an integral part of the Insect vector surveillance program funded by a West Nile Virus Mosquito and Vector borne Disease surveillance grants from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Intern(s) would be setting mosquito traps, collecting them and identifying the mosquitoes for further testing. The Intern(s) would also conduct tick surveillance activities including tick drags and communication with animal control and veterinary clinics in Detroit. The Intern(s) would also evaluate and identify new collection sites and communicate with the State to identify areas where West Nile human or avian cases may exist. Intern(s) would also research on emerging vector borne diseases as the Black Legged Tick which can carry Lyme disease arrived in Detroit over the past year, working with Animal Control, to identify ticks on dogs, as well as targeted tick drags. In addition, the Intern(s) would develop and implement public education including attending community meetings to educate the public on mosquito/tick prevention. The Intern(s) would work in conjunction with other interns on these and other projects.
Requirements:
- The use of a personal automobile is required, mileage is reimbursed.
- Must have a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
Graduate or undergraduate student:
- Graduate student, or advanced undergraduate in environmental health, entomology, or related field.
- Experience in public communication or education also desired.
- If student is working on a thesis or other research that is related, please include in your cover letter.
SALARY: $10.50 - $11.00 Hourly
Project Duration: May 2023 - August 2023
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
Administrator, Program
Wayne, MI - CHIP - Lead Hazard Control Grant
Job Type
Part-time
Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department, Wayne, 48184
FULL POSITION TITLE: Children’s Health Insurance Plan Grant Program Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is funded through the Medicaid Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) Lead Hazard Control Community Development grant program. Under the supervision of the CHIP Program Director, the grant Program Administrator is responsible for the administration and management of the grant program’s day-to-day operations. The Program Administrator will oversee the contracted services of the staff and sub-contractors to ensure successful accomplishment of the grant performance benchmarks, goals, and objectives. Should issues/challenges arise at a project site; the Program Administrator will develop and implement a corrective action plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review client’s application for approval to participate in the program.
- Maintain project file folders for each enrolled project.
- Review sub-contractor’s Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment (LI/RA) reports, prepare scope of work documents, and participate in contractor walk-through at qualified projects.
- Coordinate the scheduling of tasks such as LI/RA’s, client relocations, and clearances.
- Oversee the services of field sub-contractors from start to project clearance.
- Prepare and ensure timely submission of required reports to the State.
- Oversee, track and if necessary, recommend budget revisions.
- Review and oversee payment of contractor invoices, and as necessary, recommend and obtain quotes for purchases.
- Prepare documentation for Environmental Tier II reviews, and State Historical reviews.
- Attend State trainings, workshops, conferences, and seminars related to the program.
- Prepare future grant proposals.
- Supervise CHIP’s program staff.
- Answer and properly respond to phone calls from residents, contractors, and community partners who are inquiring about the program.
- Enter and maintain program statistic tracking databases.
- Serve as liaison with community partners.
- Perform other grant related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Items needed to start and/or keep position)
- Within one (1) year of appointment, obtain certifications by the State of Michigan as a Lead Risk Assessor and Lead Inspector.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable safe driving record and maintain automobile insurance.
- Bachelor's degree in any major, a science degree or a closely related field is preferred; AND
- Full-time paid experience working in programs related to Lead abatement projects, and experience in a supervisory or team lead position working with either direct reports or contractors.
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office
JOB PREREQUISTIES:
- Requires ability to communicate effectively, excellent verbal and written skills.
- A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with an acceptable, safe driving record, and a dependable automobile with Michigan Automotive Insurance.
INDEPENDENT ACTION: Manage home lead hazard abatement projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provide oversite of Lead abatement projects and related documents.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work in an office environment and outdoors.
- Ability to walk up and down stairs and over uneven terrain.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in any major. A science degree or related field is preferred, AND
- Documented full-time paid experience working in related housing rehabilitation projects, and experience in a supervisory or team lead position in a health department setting, working with either direct reports or contractors.
SALARY: $25.00 hourly (Exempt)
Hour: 20 hours weekly
Benefits: No Benefits
Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2023
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Wayne County Health Department and is renewed annually as funds are available. **
Salary Description
$25.00 hourly
Leader, Project
Wayne, MI - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location: Wayne County Health Department, Wayne, 48184
FULL POSITION TITLE:
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Education Outreach Project Leader
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working for the Wayne Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services; under the supervision of the Environmental Management Unit Chief, the Education Outreach Project Leader is responsible for carrying out the contract tasks outlined in the Michigan Department of Community Health, (MDCH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, (CLPPP) Education and Outreach Program for the prosperity of Region 10.
Candidates must have knowledge of the hazards of lead, and what to do to prevent lead exposure as the best effective means of protection. The purpose of the Lead Education and Outreach Program is to provide education and outreach to parents, healthcare providers, and professionals that interact with families of children who are at risk of lead exposure. The program emphasizes getting a child’s blood lead level tested. We attend community events and other public venues to teach how to proactively prevent childhood lead poisoning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate and carry out the education and outreach activities for Region 10, including Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties and the City of Detroit.
- As listed in the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) contract, present “Train the Trainer” sessions to the key community partners in Prosperity Region 10 on the use of the CLPPP education toolkit.
- Serve as a Wayne County Public Health representative at the MDCH advisory committee meetings.
- Participate in a learning community to assess and improve the use of the educational toolkit.
- Distribute the MDCH educational toolkit.
- Develop and submit for supervisory approval, monthly and quarterly task and activity lists to ensure all contract tasks are being accomplished.
- Create and submit for approval, quarterly program reports giving details on activities and progress on program goals and objectives.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a reliable automobile for authorized departmental travel.
• A valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable safe driving record and maintain automobile insurance.
• High School Diploma required. Associate’s degree or equivalent credits in Biology, Nursing, Environmental Health or a closely related field is preferred.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in an office environment and outside.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and over uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry equipment and supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds.
SALARY: $16.50/hour
BENEFITS:
· Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
· 401a & 403b
· Long Term Disability
· Employee assistance program
· Paid time off
· Retirement plan
Application Deadline: 5PM on March 3, 2023
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
$16.50/hour
Nurse Case Manager
Detroit, MI - Lead Intervention, Lead Prevention
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse-Lead Case Manager provides case management services to children with elevated blood led levels to reduce, control, and prevent continued exposure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide health information on lead poisoning prevention, sources of exposure, medical management, health and developmental effects and nutritional recommendations.
- Complete nursing case management and home visits according to established protocol.
- Provide health information on lead poisoning prevention, exposure and treatment and other family- centered resources.
- Conduct home visit assessments and reinforce teaching around areas of concern identified during assessments.
- Emphasize the need for re-testing and provide parents with a schedule for re-testing.
- Assess nutritional status, eating patterns, and food intake. Make appropriate nutritional referrals based on assessment.
- Complete a developmental screening.
- Teach parents how to identify and prevent lead hazards within the home.
- Provide referrals to appropriate agencies (City Departments, Health and Human Service agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Community Based Organizations at the local and state level) for identified needs.
- Coordinate communication and services with primary care and other health care providers which includes advising on recommended course of treatment and other case management findings.
- Provide parents with information on lead abatement resources.
- Collect specimens from patients through a variety of procedures, package specimens and samples for laboratory testing, and help with any other lab procedures as needed.
- Provide Lead education and testing at community events.
- Documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Provide assistance with other Health Department clinical operations including Immunizations and Children Special Health Care Services as needed.
- Response during a public health emergency event is required for this position, including duties not normally performed.
- Maintain HIPAA certification.
- Certification in Incident Command Structure Crisis Management, and participation in Public Health Emergency Preparedness activities in real or simulated emergencies.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of City Departments, Health and Human Services agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Community Based Organizations at the local and state level.
- Competent in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other reporting databases.
- Computer literacy with primary software programs such as Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal, written, and public communication skills. This includes the ability to work well with state personnel, health care professionals, and the general public. Ability to lift and carry various pieces of testing equipment weighing up to 20lbs, including up and down stairs.
- Possess and maintain a valid operator’s license and proof of insured automobile.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to work with preschool and school age children.
- Excellent organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
JOB PREREQUISITES:
- Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
- Strong organizational, communication and listening skills.
- Work involves office and field assignments, including attending meetings, participation in response exercises, and response to real-time public health events.
- Certified in ICS Training courses 100, 200, 700, 800 or capable of obtaining certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to prepare written materials, reports and presentations to community agencies and Detroit Health Department programs.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Ability to direct time and effort to accomplish goals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This individual may be required to supervise nursing students and/or interns.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples)
- Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
- Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated.
- Physical demands/ emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual.
- Completion of Emergency Preparedness training to include, but not limited to FEMA ISC 100, 200, 700 and 800 and others as required by department staff.
- Completion of HIPAA training within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Registered Nurse with current license in the state of Michigan
- Experience in home care, community health nursing, or related field. One year in an acute care or hospital setting.
- One year experience in hospital or acute care setting as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year experience in home care, community health or related field as a Community Health Nurse
POSITION COMPETENCIES
Analytical/Assessment Skills
- Describes factors affecting the health of a community (e.g., equity, income, education, and environment).
- Uses quantitative and qualitative data.
- Describes assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs, public libraries, hospitals, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, federal grants, fellowship programs).
Policy Development/Program Planning
- Contributes to implementation of organizational strategic plan.
Communication Skills
- Identifies the literacy of populations served (e.g., ability to obtain, interpret, and use health and other information; social media literacy).
- Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age- appropriate materials, incorporating images).
- Suggests approaches for disseminating public health data and information (e.g., social media, newspapers, newsletters, journals, town hall meetings, libraries, neighborhood gatherings).
- Conveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations, email, and letters).
- Describes the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.
Cultural Competency Skills
- Describes the concept of diversity as it applies to individuals and populations (e.g., language, culture, values, socioeconomic status, geography, education, race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, profession, religious affiliation, mental and physical abilities, and historical experiences).
- Describes the diversity of individuals and populations in a community.
- Describes the ways diversity influences policies, programs, services, and the health of a community.
- Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
- Engages community members (e.g., focus groups, talking circles, formal meetings, key informant interviews) to improve health in a community.
- Provides input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services.
Financial Planning and Management Skills
- Operates programs within budget.
- Describes how teams help achieve program and organizational goals (e.g., the value of different disciplines, sectors, skills, experiences, and perspectives; scope of work and timeline).
- Motivates colleagues for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals (e.g., participating in teams, encouraging sharing of ideas, respecting different points of view).
- Uses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performance.
Leadership and Systems Thinking
- Describes ways to improve individual and program performance.
SALARY: $64,000 Annually (exempt)
BENEFITS:
· Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
· 401a & 403b
· Long Term Disability
· Employee assistance program
· Paid time off
· Retirement plan
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
$64,000 Annually
Peer, Breastfeeding
Wayne, MI - Wayne WIC Brstfdng Peer Counseling
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Location: Wayne County Health Department, Wayne, MI 48184
POSITION SUMMARY:
The employee in this position will coordinate breastfeeding outreach services, representing the Wayne County Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services to the public. The employee will assist in the marketing and distribution of breastfeeding materials and also recruit and accept referrals for the WIC Program. Also, this employee will provide individual and group breastfeeding education; maintain appropriate records and reports; work collaboratively with the WIC Program and other community projects. This employee is required to complete all training requirements that include in state travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs duties that may include:
- Provides education/demonstration/educational activities on breastfeeding practices to clients, families/communities and/or staff as needed.
- Maintain community outreach with area hospitals to promote and support best practices in breastfeeding.
- Demonstrate breastfeeding equipment and techniques.
- Demonstrate set-up and break down of multiple types of breast pumps.
- Attend and participate in monthly meetings.
- Maintain contact via telephone with pregnant and breastfeeding women. Breastfeeding Peer educators see women in the WIC Clinics and area hospitals and also have contact by telephone.
- Conduct breastfeeding classes via Zoom and/or other video platforms as well as in person as needed.
- Document all contacts with the pregnant and/or breastfeeding woman within the MIWIC data base according to standards.
- Completes and maintains monthly reports both written and electronic as required.
- Meets all document deadlines as required.
- Identify situations outside the Scope of Practice and refer as appropriate in a timely manner.
- May require travel to multiple offices and sites.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Items needed to start and/or keep position)
Candidate has:
- Proven ability to be an effective team member.
- Successful breastfeeding experience.
JOB PREREQUISITES:
Candidate has:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accept responsibility for carrying out required tasks.
- Skilled in computers and software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel and Access.
- Knowledge of the Internet and the use of Web forms and Web based programs.
- Knowledge of modem office practices and procedures.
- Skilled in maintaining records.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn assigned new tasks.
- Possess a valid Michigan Drivers' License and have valid Michigan State Auto Insurance.
- Must possess reliable transportation with full time access.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have successfully breastfed at least one infant and have the passion and drive to assist pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Multilingual (English/ Arabic and/or English/Bengali and/or English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
- Current or previous experience with WIC a plus.
INDEPENDENT ACTION: Requires the ability to work independently.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Related duties as assigned.
SALARY: $15.50 hourly
Application Deadline: March 3, 2023
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Wayne County Health Department and is renewed annually as funds are available. **
** Please contact SEMHA Human Resources Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online. **
Salary Description
$15.50 / hour
Advocate, Community Health Worker
Detroit, MI - Children's Special Health Care Services
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide support to professional staff by doing work in the workplace and/or community. Assist clients to complete applications; conduct routine interviews, collect social and financial information, make referrals to appropriate agencies and follow up. Maintain current community resources and eligibility requirements. Provide excellent customer service to clients, specialists and community organizations. The advocate/ Community Health Worker (CHW) engages in collaboration with multiple team members to deliver integrated, person-centered, and comprehensive care to eligible children and their families to successfully address the complexity of chronic health conditions. Effective communication, organization, efficient time management skills, and the ability to successfully multi-task are essential to success in this position. Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Reports to the CSHCS Team Leader/Program Manager.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Include strong analytic and assessment skills, policy development/program planning skills, and the ability to Contributes to implementation of organizational strategic plan. This position requires an individual who can communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Furthermore, this individual must be able to identify the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services and have the capacity to take measure to support a diverse public health workforce. The individual must have financial planning skills and the ability to operate programs within n budgets. In addition, this individual must have management and systems thinking skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to tend to detail and submit work with few errors
- Ability to maintain records and inventories
- Ability to operate a personal computer and software packages
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints
- Make appoints and assist in facilitating home visits by nurses.
- Assist clients in need of services
- Answer telephone, handle mail and draft letters
- Organize and store files
- Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, method, and new developments for relevant programs; the principles and practices of administration as they apply to the promotion and coordination of programs and services in the area of specialization; and the methods of determining community and client needs and resources in the area health promotion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma
- Community Health Worker CHW certification preferred
- Associate Degree in health, education, business or related field preferred but not required.
JOB PREREQUISITES:
- Substantial experience with Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication. Creativity, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage various projects on a daily basis with minimal supervision. Knowledge of diverse groups, working within a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Experience working with public
- Possess good written and communication/telephone skills and computer proficiency
- Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other healthcare professionals, staff and the public.
- Previous experience with entering data into a large data base, retrieving files, and copying large documents.
- Experience with ordering supplies, inventories, and fee collection
- Good attendance, honesty, and ethical business behavior
- Completion of Emergency Preparedness training (to include, but not limited to: FEMA IS Courses: 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800) within 90 days of hire.
- Participation of Emergency Preparedness exercises.
- Response during a public health emergency event, including duties not normally performed.
- Position duties and functions may fluctuate as program needs change.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to think creatively about customer services and community engagement Organized with the ability to manage large and diverse workloads Will be required to work evening hours on some days during the week.
- Will work some Saturdays throughout the year Ability to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
- Must have reliable transportation, valid Driver’s License, and Proof of Insurance
SALARY: $45,000 yearly (non-exempt)
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- 401a & 403b
- Long Term Disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
Application Deadline: Open until Dec 15th, 2022
Mail or Fax resume and/or cover sheet to:
Southeastern Michigan Health Association
Attention: Crystal Hepburn
3011 West Grand Boulevard
200 Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: (313) 873-6504
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Detroit Health Department and is renewed annually as funds are available. **
Salary Description
$45,000 yearly
Community Health Worker
Detroit, MI - Enabling Services Women-MCH
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of The Local Maternal Child Health Manager, the LMCH Community Health Worker reaches out to underserved families; assist in the enrollment into appropriate programs; provides health and social support, information and referrals; provide advocacy for families with agencies, programs, and other entities; represents program at community functions; assists with service provision to individuals, families, and groups; facilitate recruitment of community, businesses and local partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Please be as detailed as possible for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and other applicable laws)
- Completes training in all aspects of the program activities.
- Conducts community outreach activities at places where families gather- including shelters, food pantries, community centers, WIC offices, Head Start sites, and health clinics in the target neighborhoods.
- Performs door-to-door outreach and participant recruitment as needed with protocol provided by Maternal Child Health Manager
- Responsible for meeting recruitment and enrollment targets.
- Conducts appropriate (paper pencil) screenings for health risks and program eligibility and enrolls eligible families through tools and computers provided by the project.
- Works closely with all DHD and LMCH Staff, community partners, and health systems to develop resources to assist in the development of care plans for families needing assistance throughout Detroit
- Provide education for families to complete a reproductive life plan, that includes inter and pre-conception education for men and women and information to achieve the best possible health throughout their life course.
- Identifies groups who lack services or have social needs for education and referrals.
- Acts as an “information link” to the community and program organizations by keeping up to date on community resources and events that could benefit individuals and families.
- Provides information and support to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention, including conducting community education activities and assisting with group work.
- Mentor families in the development of positive parenting practices and coping mechanisms.
- Carries out formal and informal presentations on inter and pre-conception health within community sites.
- Maintains complete and accurate records of activities and services provided.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma required
- Associates degree or related training preferred
- Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Minimum of one-year work experience in a health or human service setting; Preferred two-three years' experience in human services, case management and/or working with clients to provide education, identify support needs, develop service plans, and problem solving
- Experience working with health care systems and community-based organizations
- Experience working with multicultural communities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (If a degree is required make sure a degree is necessary)
- High School diploma; one (1) year experience
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples)
- Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
- Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated
- Physical demands/ emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual.
SALARY: $48,000 annually
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- 401a & 403b
- Long Term Disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Deadline: Open until filled
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Detroit Health Department and is renewed annually as funds are available. **
** Please contact SEMHA Human Resources Department @313-873-5600 if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online. **
Salary Description
$48,000 annually
Clerk, Front Desk FQHC (Medical Receptionist)
Hamtramck, MI - Hamtramck FQHC
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Healthy Community (FQHC) - Hamtramck, MI 48212
POSITION SUMMARY: Our thriving medical practice needs an experienced Medical Receptionist who can take over the administrative duties involved with coordinating patient and physician schedules as well as bookkeeping, file management and office organization. We’re looking for a professional who believes that patients should be treated as people rather than numbers in a file, and who understands the value of compassionate service. The job includes significant amounts of multi-tasking, but the ideal candidate will know when to slow down, look patients in the eye and provide personalized service.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in a timely fashion with the ability to multitask.
- Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays.
- Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments and to help them schedule testing for off-site services
- Provide patients with intake and new patient forms as well as copies of our office policies and legally required documents
- Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area.
- Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
- Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
- Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims.
- Maintains office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs.
- Notifies medical assistants and other clinical staff when important shipments such as vaccines arrive.
- Is able to quickly respond to emergencies.
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Can answer phone calls promptly and answer multiple phone lines
- Able to speak to angry patients in a calm manner and diffuse tense situations
- Work with providers and clinical staff to coordinate care for patient
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma, medical assistant certificate preferred
JOB PREREQUISITES:
- Must have excellent written & verbal skills
- Must have basic understanding of medical terminology
- Must have basic understanding of patient charges and insurance information
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
- Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated
- Physical demands/ emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual.
Full-time SALARY: $15 hourly with Benefits
Part-time SALARY: $15 hourly WITHOUT Benefits
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- 401a & 403b
- Long Term Disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Mail or Fax resume and/or cover sheet to:
Southeastern Michigan Health Association
Attention: Amaal Haimout
3011 West Grand Boulevard
200 Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: (313) 873-6504
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Wayne County Healthy Community (FQHC) and is renewed annually as funds are available. **
Salary Description
$15.00 hourly
Director, Health Equity
Detroit, MI - Health Equity Department
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location: Southeastern Michigan Health Association - Detroit, MI 48202
Company Overview:
Incorporated in 1956, the Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) was first known as the Southeastern Michigan Tuberculosis Detection Project established to focus on tuberculosis control. In the beginning of 1972, the organization began expanding its reach by broadening services, partnerships, and programs with public health systems to deliver health promotion and to create risk reduction activities. We believe health needs are interconnected and increasing productivity in a shared service system will strengthen communities and contribute to the overall development of people.
At SEMHA, our strategically aligned partnerships support human equity, well-being, and community health. SEMHA’s Health Equity Division helps partners build a proactive public health infrastructure, ensure communities are valued and included in multisector partnerships, share resources for collective impact and remove patterns that contribute to poor health in Michigan.
Position Summary:
The Health Equity Director is responsible for the coordination and implementation of SEMHA’s strategies and programs related to population health, health equity, and related community engagement initiatives. With a focus on identifying and eliminating disparities in health outcomes, the Director will also implement programs to proactively address and mitigate bias in service delivery that leads to poor health outcomes based on race, ethnicity, language, and other factors, connect various community health improvement initiatives, facilitate information sharing across these initiatives while engaging communities in the work.
The work done by the Health Equity Director will help SEMHA to achieve its vision of a culture where the barriers that lead to health inequities in Michigan have been permanently removed, all individuals and populations are valued equally, historical injustices are rectified, and resources are distributed according to need.
The idea candidate will possess:
- An established network of strong relationships with funders, community-based organizations, and partners from different sectors.
- Strong knowledge of the intersection of social determinants of health, public health, community health and the health care landscape.
- The ability to leverage various community resources to advance health equity.
- Collaborative leadership, group facilitation, relationship building and project management experience.
- Demonstrated success in implementing and managing projects and a proven ability to deliver results.
- Extensive knowledge of the public health and community health environments
- Strong grant writing skills with a history of successful grant award receipt and management
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Design and develop project plans for new programs; this includes identifying analyses needed, conducting such analyses and/or coordinating with others.
- Play lead role in driving assigned strategies and managing program, projects, and community initiatives.
- Work with internal and external customers to provide appropriate deliverables (this may include developing and negotiating contracts as needed)
- Plan and schedule project goals, milestones and deliverables, and evaluation plans working with relevant committees and program staff.
- Regularly monitor, interpret, and summarize program progress and results using trackers, trends, metrics, etc.
- Liaison with relevant, local, state, and national stakeholders, grantees, and other organizations.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, public health, or other field directly related to the duties of this position.
- Four-to-five years professional experience in a role requiring writing, analytics, project management and making presentations.
Background checks or licensing requirements:
- SEMHA may conduct the following: criminal background checks; reference checks; education, experience, and salary verifications; and drug tests
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Salary: $70,000 yearly (Exempt)
Benefits:
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- 401a & 403b
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits options
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Hybrid Work Schedule
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Southeastern Michigan Health Association
Attention: Lisa Braddix (Chief Health Equity Officer)
3011 West Grand Boulevard
200 Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: (313) 873-6504
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Salary Description
$70,000.00 Yearly