Resource Specialist

Description
Full Job Description
Coordinate evidence-based home visitation services and other perinatal health care services through the system. Maintain data systems and provide feedback to referring agencies and the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Using assessment and referral data, determine a woman's needs, including perinatal health care, prevention education, behavioral health, social issues and family support, financial needs, and eligibility for public assistance.
Implement triage criteria for linkage to appropriate services, including outreach for clients without telephones, initial assessment if a referral is incomplete, prenatal care, preconception/interconception care, primary care, and home visiting.
Attend community events during the work week and weekends.
Provide links to home visitation programs, including Healthy Families/TIP, Nurse-Family Partnership, Parents As Teachers, Early Head Start, and all other models that may be in place in the county.
Implement coordination to ensure that there is no duplication of services and that resources are maximized.
Maintain data tracking systems and reports.
Conduct site visits at appropriate centers/clinic locations.
Handle other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bilingual
Computer literacy
English
Sociology
Public Health
Computer skills
Associate's degree
2 years
Communication skills
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree in public health, Sociology, or related field.
Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) preferred.
Two years of social service experience and computer literacy required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail is required.
A high level of familiarity with Union County health and social service resources is required.
Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 49,000.00 Per Year