LOCATION: CLEARCorps Detroit - Detroit, MI 48213

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Engagement & Education Specialist at SEMHA, working at CLEARCorps, will support the Lead Education and Plumbing Assessment Project by conducting outreach, providing lead education, and performing in-home plumbing assessments in Detroit. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Specialist will be based out of the Eastside Detroit office, spending about 75% of their time in the field as part of a two-person team completing 10–20 home visits per week. Applicants must submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to be considered for this role.

The role is ideal for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in community engagement, comfortable traveling throughout Detroit neighborhoods, entering homes, and engaging families through assessments, education, and community presentations at schools, faith-based organizations, and meetings, following program guidelines and state-provided training. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit & assist program applicants through email, phone, mail, events, office hrs, in-home visits, & door-to-door outreach
• Implement outreach efforts to increase program awareness and participation
• Schedule and conduct in-home visits with approved applicants
• Complete home assessments, interviews, documentation, and photos
• Provide in-home lead poisoning prevention education to families
• Encourage blood lead testing for children under six
• Complete required reports and documentation
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comfortable working with diverse populations while demonstrating patience, respect, flexibility, and confidentiality
• Interest in or willingness to learn about lead poisoning prevention, healthy housing, and housing resources
• Strong active listening, person-centered engagement, and customer service skills
• Comfortable communicating in homes and at community events throughout Detroit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to clearly explain program information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based data entry systems
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively
• Additional language skills a plus
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required
• Applicants must submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to be considered for this role. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of community engagement experience, home assessments, or community education required in health, housing, medical, or other outreach programs.
• Certification as Community Health Worker or degree or equivalent combination of education/technical training and experience in healthy homes education and/or assessments, lead education, community health issues, community engagement projects, public health, environmental science, social work, or related fields.

Salary: $23.00 hourly

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Week: Monday - Saturday   

Classification: Non-exempt

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Paid time off and Holiday(s) Pay
• 403b (Retirement plan)
• Various Voluntary Benefit Option
   

Application Deadline: May 3, 2026. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.