Community Engagement Specialist

Are you passionate about promoting healthcare access and making a difference in your community? The Center for Health & Prevention Clinics play a crucial role in providing healthcare services to low-income, uninsured individuals.

We're seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Specialist to help us promote our clinics and educate the community about available healthcare and insurance enrollment services.

The role :

As the Community Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting outreach education and enrollment activities to reach low-income, uninsured individuals.

From coordinating focus groups to developing outreach strategies, you'll play a key role in promoting access to healthcare services at The Center and Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare insurances, including CenCal.

We would love to hear from someone who :

• Has an AA / AS Degree in Health, Social Science, Education, Psychology, Human Development, Liberal Studies, or a BA / BS in a related field.
• Is bilingual and biliterate ( required ).
• Has a valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

As the Community Engagement Specialist, you will :

• Conduct community outreach, facilitate focus groups, provide educational presentations, and provide outreach and enrollment assistance to patients and individuals who are uninsured.
• Support Center patients and community members by linking them to Covered California insurances and CenCal.
• Develop inclusive, culturally responsive strategies for conducting community outreach and education activities for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals.
• Responsible for meeting Title X and other grant outcomes regarding community outreach and education targeting historically underserved populations.

Assists with the development of The Center’s Outreach Plan.

• Cultivate working relationships and robust collaborations with community partners and represents The Center at community meetings as assigned.
• Attend monthly clinic staff meetings.
• Provide ACA training for Health & Prevention Division staff.
• Maintain The Center’s Facebook Page, Instagram and posts updates on the agency Intranet.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Based on program, a current TB skin test / Chest X-Ray may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment.
• Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment.

Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.

About us :

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.

We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Benefits & Perks : Stay Healthy!

Stay Healthy!

• Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES 100 %!)
• Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase!
• Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges!

Be Financially Fit!

• Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month.
• Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans.
• Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more).

Take time for you!

• Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period!
• Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time!
• Enjoy the holidays! You get 14 of them PAID!

Have fun at work!

• Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team!
• Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency.
• Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more!
• Be you!

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Regular Full Time
• Min Hiring Rate $21.00
• Max Hiring Rate $30.44
• Required Education Associate Degree
18 days ago