African American Health Conductor

Center for Human Development_ In Partnership with Contra Costa Health Services_

Position: African American Health Conductor

Ready to make a change in the community? Join us!

The African American Health Conductors will be part of a team serving African Americans in Contra Costa County. The Health Conductors create a bridge for African American families to the community and public systems that have traditionally been difficult to access due to their complexity, cultural capacity, and trust level. The Health Conductor will be assigned to the Pittsburg Health Center (East County area).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach in the Pittsburg and Antioch area.
• Provide patient navigation, i.e. assist with health coverage (Medi-Cal); Cal Fresh (food stamps) and connect patients to community resources.
• Provide monthly data on the number of African Americans helped with program services.
• Make calls to patients to remind them of visits/appointments and to see how they are doing.
• Assist in designing promotional materials, as needed.
• Attend community events to promote programs and services.
• Attend staff meetings for the African American Health Conductors, Health Navigation, the Center for Human Development, and important community meetings.
• Enter patient information into the electronic medical record database (EPIC).

· Duties may require traveling to different locations throughout Contra Costa.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of African American community health promotion and prevention principles.
• Knowledge of the East County African American community and their main health and social issues.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal application process
• Strong active listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Ability to recruit and motivate program participants.

Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Work experience or even volunteer experience in community programs is highly desirable.
• One to two years of experience working with African American communities, with knowledge of diverse areas of Contra Costa a plus; specifically East Contra Costa County.
• Computer proficiency sufficient in MS Office and Data programs is highly desirable

Special Requirements:

• Occasional evenings and weekends as requested.
• Valid California Driver’s License (Required)
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance (Required)
• Successful background check (Required)
• Clear T.B. test. (Required)

Salary

$23.75. hourly rate

Benefits

Include medical, dental, 19 days of vacation, 12 holidays, sick hours, and a the option of joining our 401k which are all pro-rated based on FTE. This is a non-exempt position, 40 hours per week.

CHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate as to sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin including language limitations, ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, gender identification, or Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of community outreach experience do you have?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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