What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Access Specialist position at International Community Health Services?
Join the ICHS Team!
Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.
At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We offer
- Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
- “Share the success” bonuses
- Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
- Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
- 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licensure
Job Summary
The Community Access Specialist provides outreach, education and support to reduce barriers to healthcare access for individuals, families, and groups in the community. This is accomplished by identifying and building relationships with organizations who serve communities experiencing health disparities. Activities include: outreach and engagement, connecting people with resources, providing culturally appropriate health education, facilitating listening sessions and advocating for community needs. The Community Access Specialist provides support with insurance enrollment. This position will link community members to ICHS services/clinics and will link existing ICHS patients to additional services lines when appropriate. This role needs a high degree of public engagement and advocacy with the communities that ICHS supports.
Education - Associate's Degree, two (2) years continuous and relevant experience can be substituted for degree.
Experience - One (1) year in community outreach, advocacy, and/or education.
Other Requirement(s) - Bilingual in Spanish and English speaker is strongly preferred, duo to the needs of our client/communty base. Ability to travel within the Seattle area as needed. Valid Driver's License and Proof of Insurance required, if applicable.
Salary : $22 - $33
