PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATE OUTREACH WORKER

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATE OUTREACH WORKER

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Advocate Outreach Worker for the Housing Division within the Economic Development Office. Under the direction of the Lead and Healthy Homes Program Manager, the Public Health Advocate Outreach Worker is responsible for providing culturally competent case management services and health education to families with children under the age of six affected by lead poisoning in order to reduce the number of lead poisoned children and increase accessibility to lead-safe housing across central Massachusetts. This position works closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS :

• Responsible for case management and conducting home visits with families who have children who are lead poisoned or have elevated blood lead levels throughout the Central Massachusetts area
• Work closely with Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program staff throughout the duration of case to ensure that pertinent information related to cases is communicated effectively
• Conduct and coordinate community outreach efforts which include building relationships with local, state, and community partners, providing health education, and educating the public on other specific topics related to lead poison prevention
• Provide training and technical support on lead law compliance to community groups, public housing authorities, city personnel and others
• Manage application process from individual owners / tenants as well as contracted application assistance agencies
• Plan and manage quarterly Worcester Healthy Homes Meeting with community partners

SECONDARY ELEMENTS :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY RANGE : $26.54 - $32.01 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.

To apply, please visit : www.worcesterma.gov / employment or send resume and cover to : City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to : City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov .