Greater Health Now: Community Engagement Specialist

Hourly Pay Range: $26.35-$35.65

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Yakima and Kittitas Counties

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Specialist position is a liaison between Greater Health Now operations and communities within assigned region. Adequate GHN representation is expected at regional and local convenings both virtually and in person. The specialist will support existing contractual relationships and foster new connections to leverage GHN initiatives and support community needs. The role includes coordinating and facilitating various community gatherings including training and educational opportunities to support GHN mission of advancing population health. Generating and presenting ongoing report outs of community needs, resources, program outcomes and successes is vital in this role to help GHN stay apprised of gaps, resources and assets to better serve communities with intention.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Director of Social Care Network
• Dotted-line reports to: Senior Director of Transformational Health Integration
• Direct reports: NA

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute to operations of the Greater Health Now regional hub and social care network.
• Represent Greater Health Now in community meetings and events within the assigned region, virtually and in person.
• Supports existing contractual relationships in assigned region and initiates and fosters new relationships and partners.
• Coordinates and Facilitates convenings and development opportunities.
• Connects community organizations to resources and opportunities supported by GHN and network partners.
• Produce regular reports of regional activities and program outcomes.
• Creates, manages, and updates Landscape Analysis data collection process in assigned region and collaborates with Data Analyst to ensure data elements are accurate and correctly represented.
• Facilitates meaningful connections between Community Based Workers and Community Based Organizations.
• Presents updates on community initiatives to operations team. Collects feedback and incorporates into projects.
• Researches and educates on progress on Community Health Needs Assessment focus areas, and partners with organizations to understand Community Health Improvement Plan.
• Communicate regularly with other managers and leadership within the organization.
• Organize meeting preparation & facilitation- (design agendas, identify and secure content experts and speakers, document meeting notes and action items, and facilitate conversations and activities.)
• Demonstrates individual initiative to perform job duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Demonstration of Team Values

TRUST – Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. Connection to Integrity, Transparency.

COLLABORATION – Work jointly in a safe, friendly, and fun atmosphere. Connection to Communication, Teamwork, Relationships.

INNOVATION – Take risks and create new innovative solutions. Connection to Continuous Improvement, Agility.

QUALITY – Provide excellence in services, processes and outcomes. Connection to Continuous Improvement, Initiative.

ACCOUNTABILITY – Willingness to accept responsibility for actions. Connection to Commitment, Attitude, Respect.

LEADERSHIP – Proving motivation to act towards achieving a common goal. Connection to Initiative, Servant Leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associates degree or trade school, preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of population or public health or social service experience.
• Bilingual English /Spanish, highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in program development/management, grant funded programs or government contracts, preferred.
• Reliable and efficient work ethic.
• Ability to function using their own individual initiative and as a team member on a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and active listening skills with coworkers, community organizations, community-based workforce, and community members.
• Understands community-clinical linkages and Health Related Social Needs.
• Passionate about health equity, population health, and community-based work.
• Ability to consistently deliver on established schedule, guidelines, protocols, and deadlines.
• Effective navigation of resources, Health Care Systems, and Tribal Health Care Systems, if applicable.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and well-informed decision-making skills.
• Able to prioritize activities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to work collaboratively across teams.
• Knowledge and skills to understand, interpret, coordinate and collaborate on integrated health services for AI/AN members, if applicable.
• Data tracking, analysis, and presentation
• Willingness to research community opportunities both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates cultural competency regarding all aspects of race, ethnicity, geographical/regional differences, and various socioeconomic statuses.

Other:

• Must reside within the assigned region county.
• Valid Driver’s license and Vehicle

Work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential physical demands include frequent walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, writing/typing to fill out the required paperwork, speech, hearing, and vision is required for communication with co-workers, patients, and outside agencies. Work is predominantly inside and generally providing protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. Employment is “at-will” and may be terminated at any time by the employee or employer with or without cause or notice.

Final employment offers are contingent upon a Final Candidate’s successful completion of a Background Verification, and a determination by Greater Health Now that the information derived from the Background Verification does not disqualify the individual. In addition, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check may be required.

• This position is eligible for a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and a generous paid holiday and PTO program.