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- Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County
- Provides preventive health education to patients and their families
- Informs clients of health and community resources that are available to them in English and Spanish
- Completes daily report for the Mexican Consulate
- Manages data and updates spreadsheet on a weekly basis
- Assists in preparation of the monthly and quarterly reports
- Conducts follow-up with clients on status of referrals and other services
- Facilitates VDS workflow on and off-site
- Supports the Community Outreach Coordinator to help ensure timely and effective delivery of services
- Attends meetings as directed
- Bilingual in English and Spanish and bicultural in the Hispanic/American culture
- Communicates clearly with patients, families, Mexican Consulate and Eskenazi Health personnel
- Treats all patients with dignity and respect
- Possesses a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to operate a blood pressure machine
- Ability to operate a blood glucose meter and read test results
- Attends health fairs at parks, churches, and other community locations
- Associates degree preferred
- A minimum of two-years of experience working with community organizations is preferred
- Valid Indiana driver's license required as well as proof of insurance
- Good Public Speaking Abilities
Community Outreach Worker - Indianapolis, United States - Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Description
Division:Eskenazi HealthSub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 20556
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Days
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Community Outreach Worker promotes education on topics with emphasis on public health concerns which most affect the target audience. Shares general information on health and other issues through presentations in group formats and interacts on an individual basis, as needed. Performs basic health screenings, completes referrals for individuals who require additional assistance and works with other organizations to bridge the gap between available resources and the client needs. Provides support to the Community Outreach Coordinator with daily tasks, as required, in order to meet assigned goals and objectives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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