Community Access Specialist
International Community Health Services
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Auburn, WA
Salary:
$22.25
-
$32.58
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Join the ICHS Team!
Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 50 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.
We invite you to watch this video to learn more about working at ICHS.
We offer
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.
Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 50 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.
We invite you to watch this video to learn more about working at ICHS.
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
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.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resume