Community Outreach Specialist (Bilingual)
Swope Health•Kansas City, MO
About The Position
As a Community Outreach Specialist for Swope Health, you will be part of a team that supports the people in our community who need it the most. The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for increasing utilization of MO HealthNet and MC+ programs and promoting primary and preventative healthcare services in order to decrease health disparities. The position also coordinates with programs in the community that promote healthy lifestyles.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- A minimum of two years' experience in a community organization; college education may be combined with and/or substituted to meet this qualification.
- Experience/sensitivity in dealing with minority and indigent population.
- Knowledge of MO HealthNet programs.
- Ability to work with and as a team as well as independently.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Identify and enroll MO Healthnet and MC+ eligible clients from both Swope Health Services and community referrals.
- Promote utilization of primary and preventative health care services at Swope.
- Track and report (monthly) in an accurate and timely manner: community access points, number of contacts, number enrolled in MC+ and Medicaid, advertising/promotional/educational material disseminated, and any other reporting required by current contract(s).
- Attend meetings as assigned appropriate to contract compliance.
- Develop and maintain contacts with staff within Swope and with individuals and agencies/organizations outside of Swope for the purpose of achieving the goals of current contract(s).
- Attend continuing education classes to maintain education/certification as required for job duties.
- Other duties are assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 15 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays
- One annual paid personal day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
