Community Health Specialist - Integrated Clinical Services Job at Multnomah County, OR
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$22.90 - $28.05 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
The Multnomah County Health Department works with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone. Join a team that includes Portland's most outstanding healthcare professionals and holds Values of Compassion & Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Connection and Integrity.
The Community Health Specialist 2 will develop and conduct community health activities, provide social determinants of health resources, health information, advocacy, social support, and assistance in using the health care system to Primary Care clients and their families.
***This is an Open Untill Fill position***
As a Community Health Specialist 2 you will:
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Respond to direct referrals from providers and from the County Call Center (Covid-19 wraparound referrals) for/to based on chief complaints in Epic under the Person Centered Medical Home Umbrella. -
Coordinate services as needed by clients in collaboration with members of the care team; for complex system navigation (insured or uninsured); and accompany clients to specialty appointments.
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Home Visits and deliveries to client homes to support referrals, including Covid referrals.
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Provide community and social support for services such as school enrollment, assistance connecting to external services like SNAP, WIC, DHC, Aging & Disability Services.
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Develop and deliver activities designed to promote individual and community health.
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Provides education that assists patients in identifying goals for behavior change such as Healthy Heart Ambassador, Walk with Ease, COVID support.
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Health promotion and health education in the clinical setting including outreach and community engagement.
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Supporting the resource, referral, and healthcare needs of the assigned teams (typically 2-4) in order to develop plans based on the specific population.
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Assess strengths and needs of individuals, families and communities; recognize and identify social and medical risk factors.
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Plan and share interactive health education classes and presentations for a variety of groups.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the care team to participate in regular team, group and individual case conferences.
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Based on life/work experience, share community perspectives and needs with colleagues in the health and social service systems.
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Maintain necessary written documentation of activities in Epic electronic health record.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND
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Experience: Two years of experience in community outreach services providing health information, advocacy, social support and assistance in using the health care system to groups and families; AND experience working with the community being served.
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CPR certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications: CHW (Community Health Worker) Certification
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
The Application Packet:
A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training.
A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role.
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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Initial review of minimum qualifications
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Supplemental question review
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Phone screen
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Oral exam
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Consideration of top candidates
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Language assessment
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Background, reference
REQUIRED:
You must submit all requested items below.
Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO is the Law poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Sheetal Sarawat
Email:
sheetal.sarawat@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (971) 5001714
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6047 - Community Health Specialist 2
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