Public Health Advocate II

Job description

DUTIES: This job description is based on the Public Health Advocate job series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Public Health Advocate I or II, as set forth in the BPHC Public Health Advocate job series. - 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. Manages a caseload. - 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. - Provide education, technical assistance, and advocacy for clients. - Implements outreach strategi...