MPHI Hiring for Environmental Health Navigator – West MI at Remote/Virtual, Michigan Full Time

Company description: MPHI works with you to advance population health
through innovation and collaboration. Our direct experience, at both
local and national levels, informs our services including analysis,
capacity building, education, evaluation, facilitation, implementation,
outreach, project management, research, and solutions development. Job
description: Title:                            Environmental Health
Navigator — West MI                                                    
                        $23.43 – $36.73 / Posted Thru:  1/25/23
Location:                    Remote/Virtual – Must Be a West Michigan
Resident                                     Regular Travel Required
Within The Region Purpose:  This position engages with community members
to expand environmental health outreach and communication regarding
potential lead exposure hazards and resources available to reduce
exposure to community members and their families. The Navigator works in
the Community Services and Planning Unit within the Division of
Environmental Health at the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services (MDHHS). Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide one-on-one or
small group outreach to members of various Michigan communities by
providing health protective information and resources via communication
at homes, community events, meetings, and other venues throughout
Michigan. * Participate in scheduled meetings (remotely or in-person)
with MDHHS and partner agencies.  * Accurately complete and submit
documentation/forms on outreach activities and outcomes. * Assist with
program-related projects and activities as needed. * Complete general
administrative duties as needed. * Maintains a positive, strong,
credible, professional, and interpersonal relationship with all parties
relevant to MDHHS and Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) projects
and represents the best interest of MDHHS and MPHI at all times. *
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher.  A degree in
communications, public health, community health services, health
promotion or community outreach/engagement is preferred. Experience:  No
experience required. 3 plus years of experience conducting field work
including outreach and community engagement, case management and/or
working with residents to provide education, identify support needs, and
problem solving is preferred. Important Skills and Characteristics: *
Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to
work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple
perspectives, and competing needs. * Commitment to providing
compassionate and empathetic service to diverse community members. *
Ability to creatively connect with community members. * Awareness of
health disparities, environmental justice, social justice. * Ability to
communicate effectively orally to diverse community members. * Ability
to work collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative. *
Maintain confidentiality as required by state and federal laws. *
Follow MDHHS protocols and guidelines regarding community field work. *
Basic skills in various computer applications such as Outlook, Microsoft
Word, and Excel. * Basic knowledge or willingness to learn basics of
toxicology, risk communication, health education, environmental health,
and/or chemical exposure. * Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
* Organizational skills. * Ability to speak English and Spanish
strongly preferred. Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
 Physical requirements consistent with a standard office environment.
Items and supplies can be bulky and weigh up to 40lbs.  May go
door-to-door to educate residents. May be exposed to hot, cold, or wet
weather conditions. Requires valid veh