MIGRANT OUTREACH SPECIALIST- Part time

Chautauqua•Dunkirk, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for conducting outreach and fostering trusting relationships with migrant seasonal workers to provide assistance with preventive and primary health care and other supportive services. Facilitates positive community connectivity.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Bilingual English/Spanish required; English/Mixteco preferred.
Valid Driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.
Ability to travel throughout the counties served (Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Allegany in the WNY Region)
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required, subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause.
Works compassionately with a diverse population.

Nice To Haves

AA or AAS in Human Services preferred.
Experience with and knowledge of the migrant seasonal farm worker population preferred.
Strong computer skills.
Knowledge of community resources in Chautauqua County preferred.
Experience navigating community programs.

Responsibilities

Provides outreach, education, advocacy, transportation, translation/interpretation, and case management services to assist migrant and seasonal workers with access to health care and supportive services.
Provides intensive outreach in geographic areas served at places providing employment for migrant seasonal workers.
Conducts farm, home, or camp visits to foster trusting relationships, and assess service needs.
Completes mobile intake.
Works with farmers and growers to facilitate access to services.
Facilitates ongoing community linkages for health, insurance, social, and other supportive services.
Provides ongoing visits, translations, transportation, advocacy, and service coordination.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation.
Maintains regular vehicle maintenance schedule.
Accurate data entry into CAPTAIN and timely reporting.
Provides translation services as needed.
Assists with outreach and recruitment activities targeting the Hispanic population.
Promotes and assists with male involvement activities.
Attends mobile or onsite health clinics.
Promotes agency mission.
Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
Maintains consistent professional customer service.
Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self- sufficiency.
Other duties as designated by supervisor.