Role OverviewJoin the infectious disease team at a large urban public health department to provide outreach, education, case management, advocacy, referral, and support services to Boston residents, with a focus on children, families, high-risk clients, and immigrant populations.
What You Will Do
Provide case management services, educate clients about services available, facilitate access to services, and implement outreach strategies to engage clients in community-based services.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a strong understanding of public health, cultural competence, and community outreach, with a commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
Requirements
- Associates or BA/BS degree
- 2-3 years' experience in health care, public health, or social service field
- Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
- Knowledge of Boston community social service organizations, the courts, and government agencies
- PC skills
- Ability to work independently
- Good presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Bilingual fluency (preferred)
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Health resources
- Parenting programs
- Housing
- Educational opportunities
- Job training and support
- Childcare and public assistance programs
- Substance abuse treatment and counseling services
- TB, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and other Infectious Disease related services
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