What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Connector Health Advocate, Experienced - San Diego position at Blue Shield of CA?
Your Role
The Community Programs team provides high-touch engagement with members and community-based organizations to remove barriers to healthcare access, enhance population health initiatives and advance health equity. The Community Connector Health Advocate will report to the Community Programs Manager, Operations. In this role you will serve as the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan's community expert. You will be responsible for creating meaningful relationships with community-based organizations, participating in community events, and acting as the health plan liaison. In addition, you will assist members with complex health and/or social needs by assessing their immediate needs and addressing barriers to care to include, but not limited to, care coordination, linkages to health plan services and community resources.
This position requires frequent travel locally in San Diego County.
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Requires a college degree in Social Work, Psychology, Biology, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or Health related field or equivalent experience
- Requires at least 3 years of prior relevant experience working with people who need assistance with complex health and social issues
- Requires knowledge of and experience working with community agencies and programs
- Requires knowledge of Medi-Cal programs and services
- Requires strong interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic - speaking, reading, and writing highly desired
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
