Outreach Worker / Specialist

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC • Danbury, CT

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About The Position

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. / CIFC Health seeks to hire a full-time Outreach Worker / Specialist. Under the supervision of the Community Partnerships and Patient Experience Manager, the Outreach Worker/Specialist will interact with the community in a variety of outreach initiatives related to CIFC Health activities and broader public health initiatives. This role also includes networking, building community relationships, educating and advocating in the community. The Outreach Worker/Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the outreach plan as it pertains to providing access to CIFC Health services for both patients and non-patients of CIFC Health and providing assistance in securing access to our Financial and Insurance Assistance Department. The Outreach Worker/Specialist will establish positive relationships and collaborate with other health centers, provider agencies, and community organizations to ensure coordination of outreach activities and timely distribution of relevant materials and information. The Outreach Worker/Specialist will organize and/or participate in community events and health fairs, develop and execute relevant presentations, and support the efforts in providing access to care for all with a focus on vulnerable and underserved populations. Some evening and weekend hours are required. The Outreach Worker/Specialist will participate in quality assurance/improvement, evaluation, and data collection as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Health promotions or related field.
• At least 2 years of employment in a professional setting.
• Basic knowledge and/or understanding of health services and health insurance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Oral and written fluency in English; oral and written fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of and ability to network with community resources.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and observe deadlines.
• Computer literate with intermediate level skills in Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Requires occasional evening and weekend hours to attend events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the community in outreach initiatives related to CIFC Health activities and public health initiatives.
• Network and build community relationships.
• Educate and advocate in the community.
• Implement the outreach plan to provide access to CIFC Health services.
• Assist in securing access to the Financial and Insurance Assistance Department.
• Establish positive relationships and collaborate with health centers, provider agencies, and community organizations.
• Organize and participate in community events and health fairs.
• Develop and execute relevant presentations.
• Support efforts to provide access to care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Participate in quality assurance/improvement, evaluation, and data collection.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision coverages.
• Other ancillary coverages.
• Retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees