Public Health Advocate I

Public Health Advocate I – Healthy Baby/Healthy Child (CAFH Bureau)
#2164 (Spanish Speaker Encouraged to Apply)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mission Statement
The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
 
Job Description
Program Description

Healthy Baby Healthy Child provides home visiting to pregnant and parenting families with a child under the age of five who reside in Boston. All services are free, voluntary and confidential. Services in health education, nutrition, breastfeeding counseling, injury prevention, SIDS grief counseling, among many others. Subprograms include Father Friendly Initiative, Welcome Family and others. Services offered in English, Spanish, French, Somali and others.

Duties
Facilitates and advocates for client access to services that provide basic needs, education, housing, health care, legal and counseling assistance.
Conducts home visits to assess the needs of families and provides services in collaboration with public health nurses and other service providers.
Develops a Family Service Plan and intervention strategies for each client and family served by the program.
Delivers services according to established advocacy and case management protocols.
Maintains accurate, legible and current documentation.
Meets regularly with Supervisor for consultation and evaluation of Family Service Plans.
Provides client teaching and training on how to access community resources.
Works collaboratively with clinical provider at the primary care sites through participation in case conferences.
Implements outreach strategies to engage clients in community based services.
Performs other duties as required.
This job description is based on the Public Health Advocate Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Public Health Advocate 1, as set forth in the BPHC Public Health Advocate Series.
 
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
Experience in health care, public health or social service field preferred. Home visiting or family work experience preferred. Demonstrated experience or related requirements as established by the program may be needed.
Experience in community outreach/case management activities a plus. Knowledge and experience in maternal and child health. Good knowledge of interviewing techniques. Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups.
Must have knowledge of local community organizations, the courts and government agencies.
Good organizational skills with the ability to develop time lines, meet deadlines and be self-directed.
PC skills preferred. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.
Valid MA driver’s license and daily access to vehicle preferred.
 
Additional Information
City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department’s discretion.
 
Shift
35 hours/week, 9-5 M-F Evenings and Weekends may be required
 
Grant Funding Information
This position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.
 
Pay Range
$737.40 to $898.90 weekly
 

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