Outreach Worker
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic · Astoria, OR · Yesterday
Administrative$24.01–$29.42/hrFull-time
Position Highlights
- $24.01-$29.42/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of experience working as a Lay Leader, Promoter, Community Health Worker, or similar role is required
- Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage are required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred/required at a level 9
What You’ll Do
- Assess patients’ current situation and identify services needed to ensure their basic needs and concerns are addressed
- Administer the “Social Determinants of Health” tool to facilitate disclosure of additional needs or concerns like mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and/or finances
- Make referrals to appropriate agencies and service providers based on identified needs
- Provide information and assist clients with self-referral
- Utilize knowledge of local community resources and services offered to provide recommendations and referrals for clients
- Utilize skills and knowledge of human behavior to assess and influence clients’ responsiveness to accessing the resources and services recommended
- Identify and provide outreach to individuals and families in need of healthcare coverage and/or healthcare home services
- Identify needs for special populations, such as migrants and the homeless
- Provide application assistance for clients for healthcare coverage as needed
- Collaborate with all staff members to provide comprehensive services that are individualized to serve each client best
- Provide education to individuals and families regarding effective use of the local healthcare system, as well as various agencies and services available
- Participate in community outreach functions as requested
- Complete necessary documentation, including the Monthly Tracker
- Perform other duties as assigned