Community Alignment Specialist

Job Summary

Join Our Mission: Lead the Way in Family Vitality!

At Winding Waters Clinic, we are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) committed to a team-based approach to care. We are seeking a Community Alignment Specialist to lead resource coordination, grow connections with local community-based organizations, and make a lasting impact on our public health mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Family Connects Oregon (FCO) nurse to identify family needs during home visits and connect them with resources.
• Own the development of the FCO Wallowa County Provider Directory, a comprehensive registry of health and social services for local families.
• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with local healthcare providers, social service organizations, and community groups to align local resources.
• Spearhead Wallowa County's FCO communications plan and support the Program Administrator in developing and running the Community Advisory Board (CAB).
• Provide direct, one-on-one navigation support to help patients schedule appointments, understand care plans, and overcome barriers to care.
• Screen patients for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) and act as a dedicated advocate to connect them with vital community resources and social services.
• Serve as a critical link to our Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) to identify patients with legal needs impacting their health.
• Lead local outreach initiatives and deliver culturally appropriate health education to promote clinic services and public health programs.

Qualifications

• A Certified Expert: Strong understanding of Community Health Worker (CHW) competencies and hold (or are committed to obtaining within 6 months of hire) an Oregon Traditional Health Worker certification.
• A Master Communicator: Exceptional oral communication skills, utilizing motivational interviewing to build instant trust and rapport with families from highly diverse backgrounds.
• A Tech-Savvy Advocate: Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Docs. Understands how to leverage internet resources safely while strictly maintaining HIPAA compliance and data privacy.
• Physical Resilience: Stamina to navigate long hours across both clinical spaces and mobile community outreach environments, including the manual dexterity to type/write and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Lived Experience: Personal experience successfully navigating maternal health, childbirth, lactation, and early childhood support systems.
• Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with the social services, healthcare networks, and community resources available to families in Wallowa County or the surrounding region.
• Peer Support: Desire or background in using your personal journey to mentor, advocate for, and empower local mothers.

Compensation & Benefits

Strong guaranteed base wage commensurate with experience and certified skill sets.
Health and vision insurance, Healthcare discounts, Paid Time Off, 403B with company match, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Life Flight coverage.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to jessie.michaelson@windingwaters.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer