WIC Community Coordinator at HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

25.95

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Outreach, Health Services, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Bilingual Communication, Health Education, Referral Networking, Confidentiality, Positive Attitude, Patient Interaction, Eligibility Communication, Recertification Assistance, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. WIC Community Coordinator: Under the direction of the WIC Director, the WIC Community Coordinator develops and maintains community liaison with health and human services providers and advocacy organizations and communities served by the local WIC program. The WIC Community Coordinator builds an active, coordinated referral network and collaborative, working relationships between community agencies, groups and WIC to promote the utilization of WIC services. The WIC Community Coordinator assists with retention activities to strengthen the communication with WIC participants about their eligibility with particular focus on current enrollment status and recertification. Schedule (35 hours per week): Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm *Must be flexible for some nights and weekends Pay Range: $22.62 – $25.95 per hour* *The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end. Benefits: 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits. Required Qualifications: High School or associate’s degree graduate. At minimum a High School diploma, knowledge of community and neighborhoods served by the local WIC program and fluency in English Two years of experience in community work, outreach, or health and human services preferred Bilingual in Portuguese/CV Creole or Spanish preferred (specific bilingual capacity needed as appropriate to the community served by the local WIC program) Competencies: High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

The WIC Community Coordinator develops and maintains community liaisons with health and human services providers and advocacy organizations. They build referral networks and assist with retention activities to communicate eligibility to WIC participants.