Community Outreach Specialist

Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 6 years in a row!
We are searching for a talented Community Outreach Specialist
Hours: 40hrs
Shift: Day/Evening shift with every other weekend rotation; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Will consist of a hybrid schedule
Travel: Driving on average 3 or more times per week required
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Responsibilities
Position reports to the Manager, Community Benefits, or designee, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team build, leverage, and expand organizational support for equitable and accessible disease prevention and control among populations that are marginalized and disproportionately affected. Provide culturally appropriate health education, and outreach in a variety of settings including community-based, ambulatory, and acute care settings as needed. Implement culturally tailored interventions to meet patients short-term and long-term medical and associated health needs. Assist patients to practice healthy behaviours and access necessary social and medical support services and programs. Embed a health equity lens in all Community Wellness Program related activities.
Qualifications

• Equal to completion of 4 years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training is required.
• Bilingual skills required.
• Two years experience in community-based outreach.
• Proven ability for independent decision making and problem solving while performing effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid knowledge of community resources and effective teaching/coaching skills.
• Verifiable excellent driving record.
• Massachusetts Vehicle Operators Class B license is required.
• A clear DMV driving record is also required.
• Community Health Worker certificate preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Pay Range
USD $21.62 - USD $36.36 /Hr.
Rotation Schedule Requirement
every other weekend