HEALTH PROJECT ASSISTANT - DAD

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Under the direction of the Family and Community Wellness Manager, the Health Project Assistant is responsible for outreach, recruitment, and enrollment of expectant and parenting fathers into the Direct Assistance to Dads (DAD) Project. The Health Project Assistant will conduct home visits with enrolled fathers and will provide evidence-based programming, assessments, and care planning to ensure optimal father involvement in the lives of their partners and children.

HOME VISITING/CASE MANAGEMENT:

• Develop and maintain supportive and trusting relationships with fathers in the City of Milwaukee to assure optimal health and wellbeing of fathers and their families.
• Provide ongoing home visits, phone contact, and complete needs assessments/care plans tailored to participants’ needs and DAD Project protocols.
• Assess client/family needs; develop and implement case management and care plans for the resolution of assessed needs; and document case management within Secure Public Health Electronic Records Environment (SPHERE) and an Access database according to Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) requirements.
• Complete developmental screening and assessments of participant and child’s physical, social, psychological, and environmental health status.
• Act as an advocate for fathers regarding needed resources from governmental, community, and private agencies.
• Provide education on primary, secondary, and tertiary health problems. Assist with planning and facilitating fatherhood group meetings.

CASE COLLABORATION:

• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary, multi-program team working in collaboration with the Public Health Nurses, social workers, and community health workers in the Empowering Families of Milwaukee (EFM), Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), and Parents Nurturing and Caring for their Children (PNCC) home visiting programs; and encourage father involvement in joint EFM, NFP, and PNCC home visits with partner.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training for the DAD Project and assist in data collection, program evaluation, and preparation of reports pertinent to objectives of the program.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

• Assist with planning and facilitating fatherhood group meetings.
• Conduct outreach in the targeted community to engage and enroll expectant and parenting fathers with children younger than 18 months of age; and provide outreach to the partners of program participants for enrollment in the EFM, NFP, and PNCC programs.
• Attend appropriate fatherhood-related community meetings, events, and initiatives; and establish and maintain relationships with area fatherhood programs and other community-based organizations, such as Impact 2-1-1 that serve fathers and their children.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• The current work schedule is 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; however, scheduling flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department.
• Willingness to carry a mobile device for business purposes.

1. Three years of experience working in a social service capacity performing duties related to this position, including managing cases and conducting home visits, performing outreach, and collaborating with community partners.
2. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment and the availability of a properly-insured personal vehicle for use on the job (automobile allowance provided).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field, such as social work, social justice, or social welfare from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with fatherhood initiatives.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

• Knowledge of community health principles.
• Knowledge of fatherhood programs and goals.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand work-related documents.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to accurately document home visits and prepare reports.
• Ability to cope with sensitive and emotional situations.
• Ability to conduct interviews and home visits in a compassionate, tactful manner.
• Basic computer skills in order to use Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn database, project management and spreadsheet software applications, and a case management information system.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and follow through on assignments.
• Commitment to serve the public honestly and with sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all City-related business.
• Presentation and training skills for the purpose of providing program promotion and outreach.

THE CURRENT STARTING SALARY (PAY RANGE 5BN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $30,530 annually, and the non-resident starting salary is $29,781.

BENEFITS:  

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/der/Benefits-2018#.WgYyqE2ovAA.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Milwaukee Health Department reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The examination will be held as soon as practical after Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.