Health Coordinator

Position: Health Coordinator

Reports To: CWF Program Manager

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt - Part-Time (Temporary)

Overview: The Health Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of individuals and families. This position involves coordinating healthcare services, promoting health education, and connecting individuals with necessary resources. The role also requires the Health Coordinator to be SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) certified, which enables the coordinator to assist individuals in applying for disability benefits and supporting them through the application process. The Health Coordinator is expected to adhere to high standards of ethics, compassion, and professionalism and work collaboratively during the first and second shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains general health promotion programs through innovative, supportive, and emphasizing effectiveness for the program for guests.
• Assist guests with mental health, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance abuse disorder to apply for Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability programs: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
• Develop and sustain general health promotion programs, emphasizing a supportive, team-oriented approach.
• Coordinate health and wellness activities, including education, assigning tasks, and evaluating performance.
• Carry a small caseload of guests deemed "At-Risk" per CDC guidelines, if required.
• Assist with scheduling wellness screenings and other health initiatives, coordinating external services as needed.
• Oversee health and prevention measures at agency entry points.
• Participate in developing standards for processes and performance to support successful operations.
• Monitor guest wellness and track health screenings.
• Provide recommendations for program changes or prioritization.
• Conduct educational groups on best practices and prevention.
• Use an electronic reporting system to track progress and planning.
• Coordinate with the local Department of Health and Health Care Center for the Homeless on registrations and logistics.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Supervisor to meet program needs.
• Uphold the Coalition’s mission statement and adhere to agency policies.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care, Social Work, Public Health, or Nursing or an associate’s degree with 3-5 years of experience coordinating health services.
• Must be SOAR Certified or complete certification within 60 days of employment.
• Experience in health or education program coordination and management is preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in a community health center or primary care setting is preferred.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Knowledge of local healthcare service providers and community prevention programs.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective relationship-building skills with diverse groups and individuals at all levels.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to uphold agency policies and mission with integrity.
  
  
  

Benefits: Not Eligible

Overtime: Not Eligible

Disclaimer: This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are vital to the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.