Four (4) Paid Days Annual Bereavement
(Note: Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: All regular appointees serve a six (6) month introductory period. CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Neighborhood House Association hires only U.S. citizens and others lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. This Job Announcement is not an offer of employment. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any of the provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Any person who is hired may voluntarily leave their employment upon giving proper notice and may be terminated by the Agency at any time and for any reason. Any oral or written statements to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employee. Please note that offers of employment are only valid if they are made by the Human Resources Department
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
BIH is looking to fill two vacant positions. We have a vacancy at our Oceanside office and another at our Euclid office. 1. 286 Euclid Avenue Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92114 2. 3156 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056POSITION PURPOSE:
The Group Facilitator/Family Health Advocate of the Black Infant Health Program is responsible for the management, co-facilitation, and organization of the prenatal and postpartum group intervention as well as providing one on one supportive services to assigned BIH participants.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and/or Experience:
One (1) year of experience in a community based or health care setting providing direct services to women and African Americans required; Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health; Health Education, or Social Science or health related field required; Must attend CDPH/ MCAH sponsored group facilitation training prior to facilitating groups; Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation, proof of liability and property damage insurance on transportation used is required; Licensed driver for a minimum of three (3) years with no more than two (2) violations and accidents within the last three (3) years; no vehicle related suspensions/ reinstatements, DUI’s, reckless or felony driving within the last seven (7) years;
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:
A valid Class C California driver's license with current California automobile insurance. Current certification as a breastfeeding educator OR willingness to take a recognized breastfeeding education certification course and test (and pass). The program will be responsible for paying for the course. Current CPR certification is required or to be obtained within 90 days of employment; TB test required upon hire and must be maintained every four (4) years. Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, or stand for long periods; talk or hear in person; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to carry, lift, pull, and/ or push up to 25 pounds.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with program management, staff, clients, client care givers and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works under typical medical office conditions; the noise level is usually quiet.