Community Outreach Coordinator - OTP

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE • Vancouver, WA

23d • $30 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

Builds relationships and raises awareness about opioid treatment services within the local community. Represents the clinic to external organizations, fostering trust, and helping connect individuals and groups with available resources and support. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and of the HHS department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public or Community Health, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in community outreach or similar work.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Must be able to provide health and TB clearance.
• Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Reference checks, education and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks including fingerprint verification.
• Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and works with agencies and service providers to facilitate coordination and information sharing; provides support services as applicable.
• Participates in health fairs, community events, and other events where the target population gathers.
• Maintains a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral sources.
• Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of the clinic’s markets including government agencies, major payor groups, key referral sources, and competitor’s market positioning.
• Remains well-versed in community resources and assist patients in accessing community resources.
• Participates in staff meetings and work with other administrative staff as required.
• Maintains professional and congenial attitude toward coworkers, patients, agencies, and members in the community.
• Develops, creates, and maintains a resource file of available social service agencies and assistance providers in the target area for use in referring customers for needed services.
• Uses appropriate technology to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as customer service, communications, and data-gathering tools.
• Upholds commitment to respectful patient- and family-centered care.
• Upholds patient confidentiality and safety.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality.
• Maintains and practices confidentiality as required by HIPAA regulations regarding client confidentiality and request/release of information.
• Adapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions.
• All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level