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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.
Assistant, Medical
Hamtramck, MI - Wayne - Hamtramck FQHC Program
Job Type
Full-time
Description
WORK LOCATION: Wayne County Healthy Community - Hamtramck, MI 48212
POAITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant is responsible for a variety of medical related tasks in support of the work of the Physician and medical team providers. These duties include preparation of exam rooms and electronically updating patient charts, preparing patient for visit with provider, taking and documenting vitals, assisting with exams, assisting with procedures, follow-up with patients providing instruction and education to patient, maintenance of logs, processing orders from the provider, inputting results of tests and labs in charts, making referrals, providing and documenting immunizations and other duties as assigned by the Medical practitioners.
- Performs all duties necessary to assist the medical staff in serving patients.
- Provides reception duties for WIC patients, registering them for appointments, scheduling appointments including COVID testing and vaccine appointments, and providing program information.
- Provides COVID-19 vaccines.
- Assists with COVID-19 vaccine appointment registration & rooming patients.
- Prepares exam room for clinician examination.
- Prepares and completes EHR chart and superbills insured all diagnosis codes and appropriate notations are included. Exceptions and/or errors are to be completed or referred to the provider for completion/correction.
- Retrieves/reviews patient charts ensuring all test results, labs, or other documentation is included in the patient chart before the patient is turned over to the provider for examination.
- Assigns patients to exam rooms and provides a status check periodically to patients who wait for the provider, so the patient knows when to expect the provider.
- Obtain and record patient vitals (Blood pressure, temperature, defining chief complaints, medical history review, etc.)
- Advises medical practitioner/WIC staff when patient is ready for exam & informs provider of abnormal findings.
- Institute special precautions in the clinical area when checking-in patients when instances of suspected communicable diseases are reported.
- Ensure that medical equipment/instruments are cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
- Set-up exam/procedure room with necessary equipment, instruments, PPE, etc. as required by provided.
- Assists the clinician in the actual exam.
- Performs minor procedures i.e., suture removal, staple removal, colonoscopy, ear lavage, etc.
- Provides patient immunizations and/or injections and records such in MICR, the patient record and any other appropriate record.
- Maintain timely and accurate logs for immunizations including record of dispensed immunizations, temperature logs, incident documentation, etc.
- Provides therapeutic treatments and administers medication.
- Performs lab tests i.e., urine, glucose, pregnancy test, and any follow-up work such as EKG or blood draws.
- Performs testing i.e., visual acuity, tympanogram.
- Cleans and sanitizes exam/procedure rooms after each patient visit.
- Ensure all bio-hazard equipment, instruments, materials, PPE, etc. are properly disposed of
- Completes any necessary forms for clinician review and does follow-up such as prescription call-in or submission to the patient, completing a referral or putting in lab orders.
- Processes mail or patient requests for information for clinician review and approval
- Contacts patients to schedule follow-up appoints for test results.
- Answer calls from patients
- Operates medical equipment for testing, cleaning i.e., autoclave, blood glucose monitor.
- Maintains clinical supplies in exam rooms and does necessary re-ordering of supplies.
- Maintains proper functioning and sterilization of medical equipment.
- Performs other functions as determined by the medical and WIC staff.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
- School Diploma
- One (1) year experience in a healthcare environment
- One (1) year experience providing office reception services.
- Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate.
- Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program and/or Registered Medical Assistant Certification is desired.
- Preferred ability to speak, read and write in Arabic and Bengali
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency creating, using and maintaining electronic medical records in EHS and EMR
- Ability to develop and effectively maintain relationships with vendors/providers for EHS, EMR, and or other services related to maintaining electronic records and the data therein.
- Must demonstrate and competently understand the sensitivity and confidentiality status of the patients’ information.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Must adhere to the Confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
- Skilled with working in a complex work environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and maintain organizationally appropriate relationships.
- Knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computer, systems, and applications.
- Skilled in exercising initiative, appropriate judgment, problem-solving and decision making.
- Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with patients, customers and other staff.
SALARY: $16 hourly
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
$16 hourly (with benefits)
Disease Intervention Specialist
Detroit, MI - Wayne County Jail STI/HIV Program
Job Type
Part-time
Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Jail Division 1 - Detroit, MI 48226
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is for a public health professional who will use contact tracing and case investigation to prevent and control infectious diseases as part of the STI/HIV Program working in the Wayne County Jail/ Criminal Justice Complex. The Jail STI/HIV Program collaborates closely with the Jail Health team from Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services (HHVS), the correctional healthcare provider NaphCare, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). This position will also be responsible for the accurate and timely documenting of investigations, entering time sensitive data in all applicable databases, and other program-related tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Investigate reported, suspected, and potential cases of infectious diseases (HIV, STIs, COVID-19, etc.).
- Provide testing, counseling and referral services, timely case follow-up and case analysis.
- Conduct interviews and providing partner services to patients (inmates) to prevent further transmission of infections (emphasizing Motivational Interviewing).
- Perform all duties ensuring compliance with rules and regulations on reporting HIV/STIs, COVID-19 or other infectious disease, including health services provided at Wayne County Healthy Communities (WCHC).
- Adheres to and maintains strict confidentiality.
- Work closely with fellow DIS, Medical Assistants (MAs), NaphCare staff, and Sheriff’s staff to secure patient care and the appropriate management of those infected with HIV/STIs, COVID-19, or other infectious diseases.
- Completes documentation in the STI/HIV surveillance system as necessary.
- Collaborates with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of HIV/STI Programs in a shared quest to End the HIV Epidemic.
- Collaborates with the local Health Department to respond to concerns around infectious disease.
- Stays current with local, state, national, and international infectious disease trends and outbreaks.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with local, state and national partners dedicated to the prevention, care and treatment of infectious disease.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect blood samples from the MA (medical assistant) after they are collected from the inmates. The DIS staff spin the samples in the centrifuge and packages them for pickup by the courier after entering the initial testing data in the Aphirm data system. After receiving test results from MDHHS labs, the DIS staff enters a complete case report in Aphirm for each inmate tested in that group.
- Coordinate video interview logistics with Naphcare staff, Sheriff custody staff, inmates and MDHHS staff; secure a private setting to disclose positive results to the inmate and inform them of all resources/options available to them.
- Provide released inmates with positive results via phone, provide linkage-to-care resources, and answer any questions the inmate has regarding treatment and contact tracing that is conducted by the state.
- Ensure accurate and timely data collection from inmates and entry into the Aphirm case report. Make any needed corrections to existing case reports in Aphirm as dictated by revisions enacted by MDHHS as needed.
- Complete monthly and quarterly reports for MDHHS and participate on monthly Zoom meetings to provide data updates.
- Performs other related duties and meets responsibilities as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to obtain clearance to work in a jail/detention center setting.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Phlebotomist Certification or ability to successfully complete phlebotomy/venipuncture training on the job within six months.
- Knowledge of epidemiology, contact tracing, and notification of infectious disease.
- Knowledge of the prevention, transmission, and risk reduction of STls, HIV and COVID-19.
- Knowledge of blood-borne pathogen control methods.
- Knowledge of partner services in disease intervention.
- Knowledge of and skills in counseling and interviewing techniques (Motivational Interviewing).
- Adeptly skilled in problem solving, negotiation, and communication.
- Skilled in active listening and having an ability to gain the confidence of and establish rapport with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and accomplish goals.
- Ability to communicate clearly (oral and written).
- Ability to communicate sensitive and highly confidential health information with patients in a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and straightforward manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (public health, counseling, health education, social science, nursing, biology, psychology) preferred, along with at least one year of experience working in a health-related position.
- Additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
SALARY: $20 -$25 hourly (depending on experiences)
WORK HOUR: 20hrs Per Week
WORK SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri (4hrs a day)
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
Manager, Quality
Hamtramck, MI - Hamtramck FQHC Program
Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Healthy Community - Hamtramck, MI 48212
SUMMARY: Our large healthcare organization is seeking a candidate for a Quality Manager position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis and reporting, with the skills necessary to improve our current Quality Improvement (QI) and Risk Management (RM) processes. The successful applicant will work on a number of tasks requiring data interpretation, in-depth evaluation and exercising judgment within the appropriate scope of practice.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Leads and ensures implementation and effectiveness of Quality Improvement (QI) and Risk Management (RM) programs at all health center locations.
- Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and health outcomes.
- Attends monthly Board Meetings to provide board members with quality updates.
- Assists with data analysis and reporting of quality improvement studies.
- Participating and developing interventions (e.g. Provider level report cards)
- Evaluating and reporting compliance rates on quarterly basis
- Creating process documentation for QI activities.
- Conducts studies and analyzes data to evaluate the organization's performance in quality improvement.
- Collecting data from one or more sources including encounter, claims, and other data sources.
- Works directly with the Clinic Director and Chief Medical Officer to improve patient care and develop more efficient operations.
- Assisting with EMR"/Azara troubleshooting and optimization.
- Insurance coordination/ insurance reporting on qualifying measures via chart review and other measures
- Provide oversight, tracking and direction on required monthly and quarterly outreach efforts. Coordinate electronic outreach efforts via Luma.
- Assist with Quality staff trainings and policy compliance.
- Prepare and run quarterly emergency preparedness drills.
- Oversee training and develop materials for all new and existing employees and volunteers.
- Perform monthly safety checks/walk throughs at both sites.
- Development of the safety program and periodic overview of goals and policies.
- Quarterly Safety/Infection Control Meetings - reports to QIC
- The Quality Manager also serves as the HIPAA Security Officer and is responsible for addressing security issues as they arise and recommend and approve immediate security actions to be undertaken. The Quality Manager is responsible for identifying areas of concern within the HIPAA practice and acts as the first line of defense in enhancing the security posture of the HIPAA practice. These duties include, but are not limited to:
o Maintaining a log of security enhancements and features that have been implemented to further protect all sensitive information and assets held by the Practice.
o Maintaining a log of security concerns or confidentiality issues. This log must be maintained on a routine basis and must include the dates of an event, the actions taken to address the event, and recommendations for personnel actions, if appropriate.
o Workforce security management, to authorize a level of minimum access pertaining to job description, revoke access and supervise workforce members who need direct access to information systems containing ePHI to accomplish his/her legitimate job duties or responsibilities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors in health sciences, business, clinical or related field required. Masters in health administration, public health field, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of broad experience in health care management, preferred community health, primary care field preferred.
SKILLS:
- Ability to evaluate health records and other health care data.
- Ability to both lead and follow in a team environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and multitask efficiently.
- Proficient in MS office and computer systems.
- Ability to present statistical data in a clear and understandable manner.
- A passion for working with at-risk, culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to organize, analyze and synthesize complex data from various sources.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
SALARY: $27 - $32 hourly (depending on Qualification/Experience)
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
- 401a & 403b
- Long Term Disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
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
Clerk, Front Desk 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
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
** 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
Consultant, Lactation
Wayne, MI - Wayne WIC Brstfdng Peer Counseling
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Location: Wayne County Health Department, Wayne, 48184
POSITION SUMMARY:
The IBCLC is a professional support expert who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. The IBCLC provides clinical lactation assessment and counseling services to clients. The IBCLC follows up with WIC Program breastfeeding referrals using specific age and culture-related attributes in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for prenatal and breast-feeding families. The IBCLC assists in the provision of technical lactation orientation for new staff; provide training and updates for current WIC staff twice yearly and assists in the content development of classes and other staff/client educational materials. The IBCLC maintains appropriate records and reports, work collaboratively with WIC and other community partners. This position requires travel within Wayne County. The IBCLC must complete all training/ updates as required that include in state travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain current IBCLC certification.
- Maintain current, up-to-date breastfeeding practices and information.
- Helps women breastfeed in the face of more complex maternal/infant challenges.
- Manages complex clinical lactation problems.
- Makes referrals to physicians and other medical personnel as needed.
- Assist women in the WIC clinic, and by telephone.
- Completes reports as assigned in a timely manner.
- Requires travel to multiple offices.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate has:
- Current certification with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
- Effective communication skills (bi-lingual preferred); ability to accept responsibility for carrying out required task; full time access to an insured automobile (mileage reimbursement is provided); valid driver’s license and social security card; ability to work on a flexible schedule.
- Skill in working with computers and software programs including MS Word, Excel, and Access.
- Knowledge of the Internet and the use of Web forms and Web based programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Maintain professional appearance, assist supervisor as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsibility for completing and maintaining written and electronic reports, and meeting deadlines.
- Responsibility to know how to use office equipment including computers.
- Physical demands include lifting to 15 lbs., bending, walking, stairs, talking and some overnight travel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 6 months paid experience as an IBCLC.
- Current IBCLC breastfeeding certification.
- Have one year experience working with prenatal/ breastfeeding women.
- Have experience in providing assistance to Level 1 peer counselors with screening and follow-up of participants experiencing breastfeeding challenges.
- Current or previous experience with the Women Infants
- Children (WIC) Program is a plus.
- Is Multilingual (English/Arabic and/or English/Bengali and/or English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
SALARY: $23.50 hourly (32 hours /week)
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023
Please contact SEMHA HR Department if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
Salary Description
$23.50 / hour
Assistant, WIC Community Nutrition (Competent Professional Authority)
Wayne, MI - WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program
Job Type
Part-time
Description
LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - Wayne, MI 48184
POSITION SUMMARY: This employee is responsible for assisting the WIC registered dietitian in the Wayne County WIC offices by determining client eligibility. The employee will document appropriately; maintain client confidentiality; maintain client records and reports and work collaboratively within the WIC program and other community projects. The employee will complete all training requirements some of which may include state travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs duties that may include:
- Maintain confidential protected health information according to Department policy and procedure.
- Perform a complete nutrition assessment.
- Determine applicant eligibility for the WIC Program.
- Perform anthropometric and hematological assessments for applicants.
- Review immunization records in accordance with the current WIC policies and procedures.
- Develop nutrition educations plans for the participants.
- Provide nutrition education including breastfeeding encouragement and support.
- Assign appropriate food packages.
- Use educational materials for participant's utilizing the principles of cultural humility.
- Make referrals for nutritional, health, social, or psychological services as necessary.
- Create a problem list for the high-risk participants.
- Document all activities and follow-up interventions appropriately.
- Complete reports as assigned in a timely manner.
- Participates in time studies as necessary.
- Participates in emergency preparedness activities.
- Assist clients in all matters of customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Items needed to start and/or keep position:
- Effective communication skills, ability to accept responsibility for carrying out required tasks; full time access to an insured, reliable automobile (mileage reimbursement is provided); valid driver's license; proof of auto insurance; social security card and ability to work anywhere from 40; 32; 24 hours/week on a flexible schedule.
JOB PREREQUISITES: Candidate has:
- Skill 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 modern office practices and procedures.
- Skilled in filing and maintaining office records.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn assigned new tasks.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition; or, is registered as a Dietetic Technician (emphasis in community/clinical nutrition) through the American Academy of Nutrition and Science.
- Candidate must have six months to one year of documented experience in providing nutrition services.
- Bilingual in English, Arabic or Spanish is a plus; but not required.
INDEPENDENT ACTION: Requires the ability to work independently.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Assist and direct as needed when direct supervisor is not available.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsibility for completing and maintaining written and electronic reports and deadlines.
- Responsibility of knowing how to use office equipment, including computers, printers and scanners.
- Physical demands include lifting up to 15 lbs., bending, walking, stairs, talking, and some overnight travel.
SALARY: $19.81 Hourly
Number of Open Position: 6
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
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.**
** SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. **
Salary Description
$19.81
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