Public Health Social Worker

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.To learn more about Macomb County benefits click hereCLASSIFICATION TITLE:Public Health Social WorkerSALARY:$66,559.45 - $86,089.08DEPARTMENT:Health DepartmentOpening Date:04/09/2026Closing Date:04/23/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period GENERAL SUMMARY:Under direction, this position addresses the fragmented structure of the social services industry by taking a holistic, whole-family approach. The Public Health Social Worker will provide expert advice and troubleshooting solutions to support Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) Nurses in connecting their participating families to quality resources in the community, based upon each individual family's specific needs, strengths, and motivation, as identified by the Nurse Home Visitor. Services might address immediate needs or short-term problems. The Public Health Social Worker is also responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community agencies and referral partners.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Identifies the social and emotional needs of clients.Provides counseling, education, support, advocacy, and crisis intervention services.Builds and maintains trusting relationships with staff, MIHP families and community resource partners.Develops and maintains a network of high-quality community resources.Assists MIHP nurses achieve evidence-based outcomes.Creates easily accessible rapid-response and long-term solutions for MIHP nurses and families to connect effectively to quality community resource networks.Actively participates in MIHP team meetings, case conferences and one-to-one reflective discussions with MIHP supervisors and nurses.Ensures timely and accurate entry of required information into MIHP databases and files.Participates on selected community and agency committees as directed.Attends and participates in workshops, meetings, seminars, and conferences as directed.Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff.Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions. Performs related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Required Education and ExperienceMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related fieldOne (1) year of providing social worker services to clientsRequired Licenses or CertificationsLicensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW)Licensed by the Michigan Board of Social Work to practice as a Social WorkerPossession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travelPreferred Education and ExperiencePrevious public health social work experienceExperience working with a Maternal Infant Health ProgramExperience with the mental health systemCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:Knowledge of:Social work principles and practicesMaternal/child health and social services systems and programsHIPAA and other related laws and County policiesSkill in:High level of prioritization and organization skillsBasic skills in Word, Excel and Google productsPerforming data entry in multiple software applicationsAbility to:Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledgePerform in both home and community settings to build and maintain relationships with a diverse populationMaintain confidentiality of client informationWork independently and meet deadlines with limited supervisionProvide excellent customer services to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person with tact and courtesyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and the publicAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic filesRead and understand laws, rulings and other published guidanceEffectively speak, write and understand the English languageEffectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferredUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructionsWork in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity CampaignWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/ContinuouslyWork EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environment: F/COutdoor environment: OStreet environment (near moving traffic): OConstruction site: N/SConfined space: N/SExposuresIndividuals who are hostile or irate: OIndividuals with known violent backgrounds: N/SExtreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/SExtreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/SCommunicable diseases: N/SMoving mechanical parts: N/SFumes or airborne particles: N/SToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/SLoud noises (85+ decibels): N/SBlood Borne Pathogens: N/SPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/ContinuouslyDemand:Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/CBending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/CClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/SCrawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/SDigging: N/SDriving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/CGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: OKneeling to work at low levels: OManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/CLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 24 pounds: OPush/Pull objects away from or towards the body: OReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): OSitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/CStanding in an upright position without movement: OWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/CRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/SGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERSComplies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

Created: 2026-04-15