What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Well-Being Ambassador NCC position at Network Connect, Inc?
Community Well-Being Ambassador
At Network Connect, we are committed to empowering our communities by coordinating grassroots efforts with local partners to provide essential services and programs to our youth and families. We believe that by investing in our communities, we can improve our society's overall health and well-being. With a focus on social services, education programs, workforce skills, and mental health support, we are dedicated to building capacity in our communities and creating opportunities for growth and success. As a fast-growing non-profit organization, we are always seeking innovative ways to positively impact and create a better future for all.
The Community Well-Being Ambassador is responsible for connecting members of the local community to resources, programming, and wellbeing skills. In this position, your duties include being a part of a community outreach team, connecting with community members, and developing positive relationships with the community at large. Ambassadors may operate as an assigned team member of a community organization or as a single ambassador at large. Ongoing paid training will be provided.
What you will do:
· Establish positive, supportive relationships with community members and provide feedback
· Help community members in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible
· Assist community members in accessing well-being-related services
· Motivate community members to be active, engaged participants in their health
· Attend all required training and refreshers
· Attend community meetings and events in their assigned zip codes.
· Effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between community members and institutions
· Build and maintain positive working relationships with the community members, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors, and office staff
· Other duties as assigned
Who you are:
· Exhibit strong desire to expand personal horizons, strive to be the best and desires to be part of creating something special
· Credibility within the served community
· Strong leadership skills and an understanding of enhancing community engagement
· Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
· Any combination of 3 years health/social services experience and/or education
· Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) encouraged to apply
· Has reliable transportation
What we offer:
· PTO, Sick Time, Selfcare Days
· Paid EE Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
· Medical Insurance
· Tuition Reimbursement
· LTD/STD
· Professional Development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000