Community Outreach Specialist

5 days ago

Kansas City, MO, United States Swope Health Services Full time

As a Community Outreach Specialist for Swope Health. You will be part of a team that supports the people in our community who need it the most. The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for increasing utilization of MO HealthNet and MC+ programs and promoting primary and preventative healthcare services in order to decrease health disparities. The position also coordinates with programs in the community that promote healthy lifestyles..

Primary Functions:

  • Identify and enroll MO Healthnet and MC+ eligible clients from both Swope Health Services and community referrals.
  • Promote utilization of primary and preventative health care services at Swope.
  • Track and report (monthly) in an accurate and timely manner: community access points, number of contacts, number enrolled in MC+ and Medicaid, advertising/promotional/educational material disseminated, and any other reporting required by current contract(s).
  • Attend meetings as assigned appropriate t contract compliance.
  • Develop and maintain contacts with staff within Swope and with individuals and agencies/organizations outside of Swope for the purpose of achieving the goals of current contract(s0.
  • Attend continuing education classes to maintain education/certification as required for job duties.
  • Other duties are assigned.
Educational /Qualification Requirements
  • High school graduate or GED.
  • A minimum of two years' experience in a community organization; college education may be combined with and/or substituted to meet this qualification.
  • Experience/sensitivity in dealing with minority and indigent population.
  • Knowledge of MO HealthNet programs.
  • Ability to work with and as a team as well as independently.


About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we have made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 15 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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