Community Health Specialist - Vista Community Clinic

Overview

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Connect and engage parents/caregivers in the child's healthy development
• Perform direct outreach and provide basic health information on child development to target population as listed on program grant and/or as directed by supervisor
• Conduct comprehensive outreach (and/or in-reach) in North County and refers individuals to program grant activities and/or clinic
• Provide basic information and education on health topics
• Complete appropriate paperwork
• Conduct basic assessments/screenings of target population
• Participate in health fairs and other community events
• Schedule clinic appointments
• Develop and/or design program flyers

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum two years' experience in community education, child development, health education and/or community engagement 
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation with minimum two years' driving experience
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally with target population and all levels personnel staff in an appropriate manner
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
• Ability to track and manage time effectively 
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

$21.00 - $23.00 DOE