Community Outreach Coordinator RN Bilingual
Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: South Bend
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Provides
community wellness education programs and screenings to area
community neighborhood centers, community service organizations and
churches. Assists site s coordinators with the development of their
community outreach programs specifically health related. Works with
director of outreach services to ensure consistent and high-quality
service is maintained and to identify other outreach
opportunities.Required: RNRequired: Bilingual (Spanish)Conducts
tobacco prevention and cessation education and initiatives
primarily in the Latino community.Member of the Tobacco Initiatives
team, assisting with the development and implementation of tobacco
prevention and cessation work plan.1. Actively demonstrates the
organization s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all
times in a manner consistent with these values.2. Knows and adheres
to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety
and medical information.3. Works closely with community
organizations to develop and plan for their health ministry. Makes
available a wide range of prevention, health education and support
services based on community needs.4. Provides wellness education
programs on a regular and on-going basis. Provides screenings and
education based on the test results.5. Serves as a liaison with
Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) and community agencies. Taps
existing SJHS services and resources and coordinates their delivery
to the organization. Actively searches for opportunities in the
communityand accesses a variety of community resources.6. Schedules
all program classes and informs director. Keeps attendance list of
participants and provides outcome information to designated
personnel.7. Measures outcomes and provides reports on a monthly
basis to the director. Works with director to create and maintain
appropriate databases and measurement tools.8. Functions as an
integral part of SJHS Community Health & Well-Being services.
Assists the director in developing innovative ways of reaching out
to the underserved in their own neighborhoods.9. Utilizes effective
group leadership skills. Maintains contact with appropriate site
staff.10. Participates and assists in the coordination of health
fairs, educational presentations and other outreach activities per
the request of the director of Community Health & Well-Being.
Promotes SJHS throughout the community.11. Establishes trusting
relationships with patients/families while providing general
support and encouragement.12. Serve as a consistent point of
contact for patients and families to improve appointment attendance
and follow-up; provide basic motivational interviewing; set and
track goals with patients/families.13. Be knowledgeable about
community resources appropriate to the needs of patients/families
and help utilize these resources, including scheduling
appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for
programs for whichthey may be eligible.14. Assist in the
development and coordination of SJHS community health needs
assessments and other public health surveys.15. Represents SJHS by
participating in meetings, and if necessary, becoming a board
member of local non-profit agencies and organizations.16. Performs
other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.Our
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the
largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we
integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our
colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities,
and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and
inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care
for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status
as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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