What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Outreach Specialist position at El Concilio California?
THE POSITION: Under the Supervision of the Outreach Supervisor, the Community Health Outreach Specialist will be responsible for promoting and bringing awareness to various programs, initiatives, and services available through El Concilio California. This position will conduct outreach and serve as trusted community member who serves as a link between health and social services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adhere to all El Concilio California policies and procedures.
Network, plan, and establish opportunities to promote El Concilio Californias programs and initiatives throughout San Joaquin/Stanislaus County.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, including resource centers, medical facilities, and advocacy groups to bring additional resources to our members' attention.
Maintain accurate documentation of program updates using multiple digital database.
Target underrepresented communities and conduct outreach by attending local community events and door-to-door canvassing.
Conducts regular friendly outreach calls to community members to track continuity of care and anticipate concerns or questions.
Aim for the goal of 500 enrollments through Sonja Cares.
Aim for the goal of 50,000 successful contacts with community members to educate and assist with MediCal enrollment.
Aim for the goal of 600 individuals to be informed regarding COVID-19/Flu Vaccines updates.
Advocate for patients to access necessary services, such as housing, food assistance, transportation, and mental health resources.
Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, including follow-up care, specialty appointments, and referrals.
Become familiar with multiple public health websites and database to complete data input.
Maintain a calendar of all community events planned throughout San Joaquin/Stanislaus county.
Develop and distribute informational learning materials to community members.
Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
18 years of age or valid work permit
Valid Californias Drivers License is required
Reliable transportation or personal vehicle is required
Must have flexibility to work on evenings and weekends
Must be fully bilingual and bi-literate (Spanish/English)
Ability to read, translate, and interpret documents
Successful completion of Criminal background check
Maintain acceptable work habits
Attendance
Punctuality
Time management
Teamwork
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, school personnel, El Concilio California staff and parents of students
Ethics Treat people with respect; Follow through with commitments; Inspire trust of others; Uphold organizational values
Initiative Undertakes self-development opportunities, seeks increased responsibilities; Seeks and provides help when needed
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or related field and 1-3 years of experience conducting outreach is highly preferred; an Associates Degree in Public Health or related field and 2-4 years of experience conducting outreach is highly preferred; or A high school diploma/GED Equivalency and 3-5 years of experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to communicate clearly; read and write in English and Spanish language is required.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Successful completion of Californias Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Successful completion of HIPAA Training
Successful completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Training
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk and listen for long periods of time. The employee is required to drive 20 - 40 miles from home or designated worksite. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, lift and move program materials up to 30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Primary work environment is an office cubicle space and public settings. The employee is regularly required to work indoors within an office setting and outdoors in moderate weather.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
INSURANCE: All part-time employees are enrolled in Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
LEAVE: El Concilio California offers Paid Time Off; Part-time employees leave benefits are prorated.
OTHER BENEFITS: Flexible Spending Account (Payflex) and 401K Retirement account (John Hancock)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: El Concilio California is an equal employment opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical, or mental disability, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.
