Community Outreach Team Lead - Ventanilla de Salud (VDS)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Help develop and implement the Ventanilla de Salud (VDS) program in order to improve the well-being of Mexicans living in the United States of America, specifically in Marion County and any territories assigned to the Mexican Consulate of Indianapolis. The scope of work activities are designed to improve access to primary and preventive services, reduce the use of medically unnecessary emergency services and establish the program network as a sustainable source of information, education and access.

Requirements

Must be bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural in Hispanic and North American cultures (more specifically USA and Mexico)
Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance
Possesses a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to operate a basic blood pressure machine

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
A minimum of two years of experience working with community organizations is preferred
Health worker preferably with promoter certification
Certification as CMA, CMCA, CNA, RN or 2 years or more in a clinical setting is strongly recommended

Responsibilities

Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County
Provides preventive health education to program participants and their families
Facilitates presentations to target audience as requested by VDS program objectives
Informs clients of health and community resources that are available to them in English and Spanish
Manages data and updates in an Excel spreadsheet weekly
Prepares daily reports for the consulate and Mexican government
Prepares, forecasts, and manages budget
Submits and reconciles budget reports
Coordinates logistic aspects of various events such as workshops, health screening, health fairs, physical activity and other quarterly and yearly events
Performs activities related to the procurement of in-kind donations which improve the VDS program
Recruits, trains and manages schedule for volunteers and provides training
Networks with local Community Health Centers and organizations involved in helping and offering free resources to the Hispanic community in order to form partnerships and alliances
Participates in webinars, conferences and other educational opportunities to be well-informed on health and other issues affecting the Hispanic communities, such as diabetes, obesity and other illnesses
Seeks grant opportunities to enhance the VDS program outreach
Provides education to the community related to the importance of immunizations