Senior Community Services Assistant-Maternal Child Health Educator

Senior Community Services Assistant-Maternal Child Health Educator

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Senior Community Services Assistant-Maternal Child Health Educator

Salary

$47,886.00 - $52,685.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

***HEAL8840JT2

Department

Dept of Health & Wellness

Division

Health Grants

Opening Date

01/08/2025

Closing Date

1/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1290-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 457 Health

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Under general supervision, performs difficult and complex duties related to education, outreach and supportive services in program design to improve the mental, physical, and financial health of the citizens of Detroit; and participates in research, curriculum development, and meaningful collaborations.

Examples of Duties

• Assesses and monitors community groups to determine significant community health problems.

• Researches and develops health education intervention strategies to aid in combating specific community health problems.

• Implement health education programs based on appropriate methods and strategies.

• Evaluates the appropriateness of materials and techniques employed in implementing health education programs.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of health education programs based on comparisons of results to previous and/or similar programs.

• Provides resource information and health education material upon request to schools, community groups and outside agencies.

• Trains volunteers in community groups, school staff and department personnel in developing and implementing health education projects.

• Prepares materials such as pamphlets, flyers, and brochures used to publicize health programs in the assigned area, and for use as educational devices in specific programs.

• Operates a variety of audio-visual equipment in the implementation of health education projects and classroom situations.

• Prepares periodic and special reports as required.

• Plans and directs research projects, such as focus groups, surveys, interviews, etc.; prepares reports on findings and makes appropriate recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, education, psychology, guidance and counseling or related field.

One (1) year of recent experience as a supervisor, preferably in a social, economic or community development program.

Three (3) years of experience in case work, group work, individual and group counseling and guidance, social research or community or public relations.

Preferred:

• Three (3) years of experience in health education, group work, social research or community or public relations.

• A graduate degree in public health education

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

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: 10/30/2023

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 yrears of experience do you have as a Community Service Assistant?

• None

• 1-3

• 4-6

• 7-10

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School

• Associate

• Bachelors

• Masters

• JD or PHD

• Some College

Required Question

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

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

Website

/detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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