What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Specialist (Bilingual) position at Council On Aging?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
HOURS : 20 to 29 hours per week (part-time)
FLSA CATEGORY : Non-Exempt
REPORTING TO : Program Director, HICAP
LOCATION : Irvine (Orange County)
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a program of the Council on Aging-Southern California (COASC), a private, nonprofit corporation serving older adults and individuals with disabilities since 1973. The mission of COASC is to promote the independence, health, and dignity of older adults through compassion, education, and advocacy.
HICAP is a program that serves Medicare beneficiaries and individuals soon eligible for Medicare at any age. The goal of this program is to provide objective counseling, assistance and education with Medicare and related health insurance plans, and long-term care planning, services, and supports.
PURPOSE OF WORK : Help people navigate Medicare. Provide HICAP services awareness and Medicare information and education to small and large groups throughout Orange County.
RESPONSIBILITY : Educate and share Medicare information and materials with the public about HICAP services and importance of understanding Medicare coverage and plans.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (including but not limited to) :
- Successfully complete initial HICAP counselor registration requirements and continually maintain registration status
- Schedule and conduct outreach events to disseminate and explain information on Medicare and related topics
- Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships with community-based organizations serving local older adults and persons with disabilities
- Research demographic data to support development of new strategies to reach Medicare beneficiaries, especially those in underserved communities
- Translate publicity materials into other languages (e.g., Spanish, Farsi, Chinese, Korean)
- Collaborate with HICAP staff, volunteers, and community partners
- Coordinate and conduct outreach activities at health fairs and other community events
- Record and maintain accurate and timely outreach event related data utilizing appropriate database tools
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor. May be required to flex schedule for weekend or after hour assignments / presentations
Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :
WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to sit for periods of time. Standing, walking, and bending are required movements. The employee will occasionally need to lift approximately 35 lbs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : The ability to transport oneself to needed appointments and events with reliable transportation is required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :
The Council on Aging – Southern California is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.
