Outreach Worker

Outreach Worker – Coastal Family Health Center

Location:

Astoria, OR.

Job Brief

Full time, Non‑exempt. . Relocation offered:
No.

Position Highlights

• Salary: $24.01 – $29.42 DOE (potential to increase for experienced candidates)
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine)
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more

What You’ll Do

• Assess patients’ current situation and identify services needed to ensure basic needs and concerns are addressed.
• Administer the “Social Determinants of Health” tool to facilitate disclosure of additional needs or concerns such as mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and/or finances.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies and service providers based on identified needs and provide information and assistance to clients for self‑referral.
• Utilize local community resources and services to provide recommendations and referrals for clients, influencing their responsiveness to accessing recommended resources.
• Identify and provide outreach to individuals and families in need of healthcare coverage or home services, including special populations such as migrants and the homeless.
• Provide application assistance for clients for healthcare coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with all staff members to provide comprehensive, individualized services.
• Provide education to individuals and families on effective use of the local healthcare system and available agencies.
• Participate in community outreach functions as requested.
• Complete necessary documentation, including the Monthly Tracker.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience as a Lay Leader, Promotor, Community Health Worker, or similar role. A degree or Community Health Worker certification may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and address patient concerns and identify priorities for patient care.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of local social and health agencies and services offered.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge or membership of the community being served.
• Basic knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and preventive care principles.
• Basic proficiency with computer programs including Word and Excel.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Non‑profit Organizations, Public Health