What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Advisor position at INNOVATIVE INTEGRATED HEALTH INC?
Description
WHO WE ARE:
Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?
Orange County Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.
Job Summary
The Community Health Advisor is responsible for the delivery of health education to PACE-eligible seniors and/or their families or designated representatives on valuable health care and social services via the PACE model of care.
Essential Job Functions
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Supports the IIH Business Development department’s recruitment efforts and enrollment assistance for IIH’s PACE program
• Participates in community health events, education activities, and PACE-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Develops meaningful, relevant relationships with community organizations including but not limited to, senior and cultural centers, churches, doctors offices, and/or housing communities.
• Engages in mandatory and ongoing training and skill-building activities to effectively achieve intake, enrollment, and program goals.
• Provides PACE referral and community health resource information to PACE-eligible seniors, their families/caregivers, and/or community members in designated service area(s).
• Conducts preliminary enrollment screening interviews to determine eligibility for PACE program services.
• Assists with the set-up of health education and PACE information booths.
• Responsible for adding to and reviewing annual Community Outreach and Marketing calendar to ensure readiness and timely preparation.
• Tracks outreach activity in the Enrollment Activity Tracker
• Submits promotional material requests and reports utilization figures to the VP of Business Development and the Marketing Manager.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
• May require use of personal vehicle
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficient knowledge of computer skills. MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of general office procedures, equipment and filing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to quickly learn department policies, procedures, goals, and services.
• Skill: Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to change priorities regularly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing with community. members, staff, supervisor and community partners.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff members
• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment.
Requirements
Experience
• Minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population.
Education and Certification(s):
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Valid Driver’s license and auto insurance.
Other Requirements:
All employees facilitating PACE marketing activities are required to pass the PACE marketing exam.
Core Values
• Respect at the core of our interactions.
• Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor
• Patient – Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences.
• Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be.
• Quality Care that is efficient, transformative and innovative.
Salary : $16 - $23