Temporary SJ Teeth Care Coordinator

Under direct supervision of the First 5 Program Manager, the SJ Teeth Care Coordinator will ensure Families and their children are linked to oral health servicesThe Teeth Care Coordinator supports the oral health initiatives of First 5 SJ by coordinating services, outreach, and education efforts aimed at improving dental health outcomes for children ages 0–5 and their families. This role serves as a liaison between families, dental providers, and community partners, ensuring access to preventive care, early intervention, and culturally responsive education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to El Concilio California policies and procedures per the agency employee manual.
• Assist families with locating and enrolling for Oral/Dental Health services throughout San Joaquin County.
• Coordinate oral health services including screenings, fluoride varnish applications, and dental referrals
• Schedule and track dental appointments for enrolled children and follow up on missed visits
• Assist in developing and implementing oral health initiatives aligned with First 5 SJ goals
• Provide one-on-one guidance to families on oral hygiene practices, nutrition, and the importance of early dental care
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and outreach events for parents and caregivers
• Develop and distribute culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials
• Build and maintain relationships with local dental providers, clinics, and community organizations
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, early childhood educators, and social service agencies to ensure integrated car
• Represent the organization at community meetings, health fairs, and collaborative networks
• Maintain accurate records of services, outcomes, and program participation in designated databases.
• Identify and engage eligible families through outreach strategies including community events and partner referrals
• Assist with program enrollment, eligibility screening, and intake processes
• Promote awareness of available oral health services within the community
• Track program metrics, including service utilization and health outcomes
• Prepare reports for internal evaluation and external funders
• Drop off learning and program materials to client’s residency
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards
• Required to work El Concilio California special events and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and administration.

CORE COMPETENCIES

All El Concilio California Staff are expected to meet the expectations of our Core Competencies:

• Accountability and Reliability: Shows honesty, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and is mindful of impact on team/organization.
• Collaboration: Participates in agency wide/cross team efforts, shares knowledge and skills, values cohesion, and integrity of team.
• Communication: Respectful, effective, proactive, and willing to engage in hard conversations
• Continuous Learning: Seeks out new challenges, applies new skills, shows growth.
• Professional Conduct: Clear boundaries, refrains from gossip/splitting, follows agency standards per Handbook and Policies & Procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without accommodation satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, an/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to handle a high volume of documentation and task completion in a timely manner.
• Must be able to drive in personal vehicle to all El Concilio California sites.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with management, staff, and program participants.
• Maintain acceptable work habits such as attendance, punctuality, time management, team work, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
• Understand and work effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
• Strong initiative and ability to suggest and implement new social media strategies;
• El Concilio California recognizes the value of having a staff that brings a wide range of perspectives to this work based on language, ethnicity, race, gender, socio-economic background, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and disability. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, multicultural working environment and particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience in the communities we seek to serve.
• Must complete and pass criminal background check.
• Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative-Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Language: Bilingual or multilingual abilities relevant to the community served is highly preferred.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community health, early childhood programs, or non-profit services.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License
• Up to date automobile insurance
• Successful completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• Successful completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Training
• Successful completion of HIPPA Training

DRIVING

Driving is an essential function of this position. All candidates must have:

• A valid driver's license
• Reliable Transportation
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for the agency’s insurance coverage
• Required to work out of other El Concilio California offices and conduct outreach at public/community events.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and kneel for long periods. The employee frequently is required to walk, drive, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, stoop and lift, and move up to 25 pounds. The employee will frequently load and unload program items from personal vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate noise level.  Primary work environment is an office setting, client residency and public venues. The employee will occasionally be required to work outside in moderate weather. Projects and events can create a high-paced environment.

Employees shall work in a non-hostile work environment. That is, the employee is expected not to engage in any activity that unreasonably interferes with performance of any other employee, such as harassment, unlawful discrimination or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates another person. 

SALARY

• Non-exempt
• Temporary - Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Rate of Pay: $20-23.00 (DOE)

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s)incumbent in this position Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

El Concilio California is an Equal opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. El Concilio California is an “at-will” employer. The agency maintains drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

The information herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

Salary : $20 - $23