What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Agricultural Worker Health Specialist position at Piedmont Health Services Inc?
About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title - Lead Agricultural Worker Health Specialist
Department - Health Support Services
Reports to - Agricultural Work Health Manager
Benefits -
Performs outreach tasks, such as evaluations, referrals, and follow ups as needed.
Develops and maintains relationships with key individuals and agencies in the community.
Provides direct services: such as transportation, interpretation, food, clothing and toiletries.
Uses health assessments to evaluate health risks and other social needs/follow ups.
Distributes information to farmworkers regarding clinic services, and other state/locals services.
Maintains current information on camps/housing locations, demographics, and health status on farmworker communities. Maintains outreach supplies.
Documents properly and accurately all patients seen within the program.
Contacts other health professionals or agencies if needed to provide optimal care for the patient.
Works with other health center staff or outside medical professionals to provide care for patients.
Provides case management services (such as assessment, referral, follow up and reassessment when needed).
Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse patient populations served and has a commitment to advocacy and cultural diversity.
Qualifications -
Education: Minimum requirement is high school diploma, preferred associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Required: Bilingual English/Spanish required
One year of public health outreach experience.
Preferred: Preferably experience related to migrant farmworker populations.
Current/valid License: Driver’s License
Immunizations: All PHS Required Immunizations
Pay Range - $46,786 - $62,876
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title - Lead Agricultural Worker Health Specialist
Department - Health Support Services
Reports to - Agricultural Work Health Manager
Benefits -
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
- 403(b) Plan
- Paid Holidays
- CME (Continuing Medical Education)
- Work Location: Moncure CHC
- Schedule: Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm, Thursday: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm, Friday: PRN, Saturday: PRN
- Travel: As Needed
Performs outreach tasks, such as evaluations, referrals, and follow ups as needed.
Develops and maintains relationships with key individuals and agencies in the community.
Provides direct services: such as transportation, interpretation, food, clothing and toiletries.
Uses health assessments to evaluate health risks and other social needs/follow ups.
Distributes information to farmworkers regarding clinic services, and other state/locals services.
Maintains current information on camps/housing locations, demographics, and health status on farmworker communities. Maintains outreach supplies.
Documents properly and accurately all patients seen within the program.
Contacts other health professionals or agencies if needed to provide optimal care for the patient.
Works with other health center staff or outside medical professionals to provide care for patients.
Provides case management services (such as assessment, referral, follow up and reassessment when needed).
Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse patient populations served and has a commitment to advocacy and cultural diversity.
Qualifications -
Education: Minimum requirement is high school diploma, preferred associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Required: Bilingual English/Spanish required
One year of public health outreach experience.
Preferred: Preferably experience related to migrant farmworker populations.
Current/valid License: Driver’s License
Immunizations: All PHS Required Immunizations
Pay Range - $46,786 - $62,876
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $46,786 - $62,876
