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Public Health Project Coordinator

Salary

$49,928.00 - $75,771.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

02193222090HEAL10347JT2

Department

Dept of Health & Wellness

Division

Health Grants

Opening Date

03/19/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

Lead Nurse Case Manager

Under general supervision, the Lead Nurse Case Manager performs health services directed towards individuals and families in the community. Nursing competencies include strong analytic and assessment skills, identifies, interprets and enforces public health laws, ordinances, and policies related to specific programs. Communicates effectively both in writing and orally, participates in groups to address specific health and social issues. Identifies the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services. Build community partnerships and establish linkages with key stakeholders. Provides lead testing in a clinic or community setting. Make home visits to children, youth, adults and their family. Assess the home and health of the entire family and develop an appropriate plan of care. Prevent communicable diseases in the community.

Examples of Duties

1.Complete a nursing case management and home visits according to established protocol.

2.Provide holistic family care and health information related to the assessment of medical diagnosis education andcollaborative needs and other family-centered resources.

3.Conduct home visit assessments and reinforce teaching around areas of concern identified during assessments.

4.Provide referrals to appropriate agencies for identified needs.

5.Coordinate communication and services with specialty care providers, primary care, other health care providers,and Medicaid health plans to address case management and care coordination needs.

6.Knowledge of City Departments, Health and Human Services agencies, Qualified Health Centers and CommunityBased Organizations at the local and state level.

7.Competence in the use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other reporting databases.

8.Response during a public health emergency event is required for this position, including duties not normallyperformed.

9.Provide assistance with other Health Department clinical operations including immunizations, CSHCS, hearing andvision, WIC, and other services as needed.

10.Assesses health care development, family and educational needs of both the Lead Prevention and Intervention Program clients and their families. Provides nursing intervention and/or referrals as needed.

11.Coordinates care for the involved families, assists families in processing and procedural questions, and provides general assistance for families in the Lead Prevention and Intervention program to assure children with an elevated blood lead level receive the services they require.

12.Provide Case Management services to clients, based on their needs.

13.Develops Plan of Care and provides Care Coordination services.

14.Serves as the local program's contact with health professionals regarding clinical issues.

15.Coordinates and links clients and/or families to appropriate community or public agencies to obtain services or assistance to improve or maintain health educational and social functioning, and collaborates with physician as needed.

16.Documents services performed, maintains required program records, including statistics, and that confidentiality of client information is maintained.

17.Ensures that all client services are provided in compliance with established standards of professional practice and ethics, Elevated Blood Level (EBL) Case Management Guide and Health Department policies, procedures and quality standards.

Performs other related functions as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completion of HIPAA and FEMA Emergency Preparedness training (to include, but not limited to: FEMA IS Courses: 100,200, 300, 700 and 800) within 30 days of hire.

Participation of Emergency Preparedness exercises.

Response during a public health emergency event, including duties not normally performed.

Other duties as assigned.

Completion of MVP Disability Awareness Training within 30 days of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree Public Health, Business Administration, Health Science Administration or other related field, with two years experience in community engagement, community organizing, and project coordination and implementation.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.

Preferred:

Registered Nurse Degree

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.

OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Completion of Medicaid Insurance Enrollment Application Process

Knowledge of City Departments, Health and Human Services Agencies at the local and state level.

Knowledge of Community Resources.

Completion of Cultural Competency Training.

Knowledge of how to read a map and street guide.

Documentation in the electronic medical records and paper charts.

Ability to think creatively about customer services and community engagement

Organized with the ability to manage large and diverse workloads

Will be required to some Saturdays and possibly work evening hours on some days during the week

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 06/11/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

How many years of experience do you have in a hospital or acute care setting as a Registered Nurse (RN)?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 or more years

+ n/a

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

03

How many years of experience do you have in home care, community health or related field as a Community Health Nurse ?

+ 6-11 monhts

+ 1-2 yrs

+ 3-4 yrs

+ 5 plus yrs

04

Do you have a Nursing degree?

+ YES

+ NO

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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