Consortium Coordinator/Community Health Worker

BCFS Health and Human Services•Tyler, TX

37d

About The Position

The Consortium Coordinator/CHW oversees the development and implementation of the community consortium plan aimed at reducing disparities in perinatal health outcomes in Smith County. Develops, implements, and conducts outreach, education, and recruitment of eligible families for program services. They are from and are representatives of the community served.

Requirements

Maintain current licenses, including any certificates required for the position, including, but not limited to, Driver's License, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Application. Assistance Navigator, Community Health Worker, Mental Health First Aid, and Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Drive a vehicle and comply with safety procedures in accordance with program requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment and always maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to: Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English (Spanish highly preferred).
Demonstrate the ability to: Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of college-level coursework in a related field.
Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of the Community Consortium plan that focuses on the social determinants of health (SDoH).
Organize and coordinate Consortium meetings.
Coordinate community-based education (topics discovered by Consortium members) to facilitate the goal of reducing disparities in perinatal health outcomes within Smith County.
Assists with the coordination and promotion of Healthy Start sponsored events and meetings, including Consortium, support groups, and community events.
Build collaborative relationships with the community, health care providers, community leaders, service agencies, policymakers, funding sources, and target audiences.
Determine eligibility of families for program services and state benefits.
Submit state benefits applications and supporting documents through the YourTexasBenefits website.
Enter participant intake information into Salesforce and create a file.
Provide safe, secure, and supervised transportation for the service population assigned to this position for transport.
Provide referrals to families based on needs identified while conducting outreach efforts.
Meet all federal/state regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to this position.
Communicate consistently and effectively with the program supervisor regarding any concerns or issues relating to the community consortium and/or community outreach efforts.
Maintain BCFS HHS's professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the BCFS employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, families, and community members and complying with the required dress code at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.