Community Health Advocate

6 days ago


Summerville, South Carolina, United States Uphams Corner Health Center Full time
Job Title: Outreach Worker

At Uphams Corner Health Center, we are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Outreach Worker to join our team. As a key member of our Community Outreach and Engagement team, you will play a vital role in providing support and linkage to services, advocacy, education, and information to ensure optimal health outcomes and increase access to services for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess neighborhoods and individuals following an incident of community violence and provide immediate community outreach within 72 hours.
  • Ensure individuals and neighborhoods impacted by violence receive information on available services and complete Social Determinants of Health assessments.
  • Provide direct referrals to primary care and behavioral health services for community members and increase awareness of network partners.
  • Complete needs assessments, including Social Determinants of Health, and provide short-term case management services for individuals impacted by violence.
  • Work as a cultural bridge between patients and the healthcare system, assisting patients and families in identifying barriers and problem-solving solutions and self-management skills.
  • Provide direct support on immigration issues, including applying for citizenship and completing the Adjustment of Status.
  • Participate in various UCHC committees to address the complex needs of patients and participate in work groups to pilot strategies to increase arrival rates.
  • Complete outreach to patients who are newly and chronically lost to follow-up and work with care teams to assist individuals with new and chronic health illnesses.
  • Identify and help resolve potential/actual crises in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and provide cross-cultural interpreter services and education for patients throughout the care continuum.
Requirements:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish or Cape Verdean Creole, or Vietnamese.
  • B.A or B.S in a related field or three to five years' experience in health and human services.
  • Excellent interpersonal, computer, and writing skills, as well as a desire to work in a helping profession with people in need.
  • Evening and weekend flexibility.


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