Specialist, Community Engagement and Education

Southeastern Michigan Health Association•Detroit, MI

3d•$23

About The Position

The Community Engagement & Education Specialist at SEMHA, working at CLEARCorps, will support the Lead Education and Plumbing Assessment Project by conducting outreach, providing lead education, and performing in-home plumbing assessments in Detroit. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Specialist will be based out of the Eastside Detroit office, spending about 75% of their time in the field as part of a two-person team completing 10–20 home visits per week. Applicants must submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to be considered for this role. The role is ideal for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in community engagement, comfortable traveling throughout Detroit neighborhoods, entering homes, and engaging families through assessments, education, and community presentations at schools, faith-based organizations, and meetings, following program guidelines and state-provided training.

Requirements

Comfortable working with diverse populations while demonstrating patience, respect, flexibility, and confidentiality
Interest in or willingness to learn about lead poisoning prevention, healthy housing, and housing resources
Strong active listening, person-centered engagement, and customer service skills
Comfortable communicating in homes and at community events throughout Detroit
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
Ability to clearly explain program information
Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based data entry systems
Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required
1-2 years of community engagement experience, home assessments, or community education required in health, housing, medical, or other outreach programs.
Certification as Community Health Worker or degree or equivalent combination of education/technical training and experience in healthy homes education and/or assessments, lead education, community health issues, community engagement projects, public health, environmental science, social work, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills a plus

Responsibilities

Recruit & assist program applicants through email, phone, mail, events, office hrs, in-home visits, & door-to-door outreach
Implement outreach efforts to increase program awareness and participation
Schedule and conduct in-home visits with approved applicants
Complete home assessments, interviews, documentation, and photos
Provide in-home lead poisoning prevention education to families
Encourage blood lead testing for children under six
Complete required reports and documentation
Perform other assigned duties as needed