Bilingual Dental Assistant

Description

This position plays a vital role in promoting and embodying the mission, vision, and values of YUGM. This role is responsible for supporting the spiritual and physical care of uninsured and underserved patients by helping create a safe, Christ-centered environment where those who have experienced trauma encounter compassion, healing, and restoration. As part of the Care Center team, the Dental Assistant promotes dental health as a key component of holistic care, contributing to permanent and measurable life transformation.

This is a part-time position with the potential to grow into a full-time role in the future.

At YUGM we are committed to our mission of, “following Christ in helping people move from homelessness to wholeness,” so that every homeless person in Yakima County has the opportunity for permanent life transformation in Jesus Christ. Our mission is rooted in Christian values, and we believe by combining Love + Professionalism, we focus on achieving meaningful Outcomes that transform lives.

Relationships are at the heart of our work, guiding how we connect with our clients, our team, and our community.

To perform successfully in any role within our organization, employees are expected to exemplify YUGM’s Core Values of Love + Professionalism = Outcomes. These competencies are demonstrated in the following ways:

• Enhance Christ’s reputation through personal interactions with others.
• Pursue God personally, relationally, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Be present, authentic, and relationally available in all contexts.
• Demonstrate genuine and sacrificial care for the wellbeing of others.

• Be consistently punctual and present at work, meetings, and appointments.
• Meet deadlines and fulfill commitments with thorough follow-through.
• Proactively measure work to ensure continuous learning and improvement.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Pursue constant growth, learning, and improvement.
• Think creatively, strategically, and spiritually.
• Be regularly sought after for input and value.
• Maintain YUGM’s mission clarity and exemplify a Christ-like attitude under stress.

• Uphold and promote YUGM’s Christian beliefs and behaviors, core values, policies, and procedures with a high-level of integrity.
• Develop professional, caring, strengths-based relationships built on truth, respect, encouragement, and trust.
• Provide ministry and show kindness and grace to staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and the community.
• Support initiatives that foster a culture of services, compassion, and faith within the workplace.
• Engage in opportunities to pray for individuals, departments, strategic plans and other YUGM needs.

• Communicate and collaborate openly to continually improve the guest experience of YUGM’s Christian message and ministries.
• Model the three virtues of an ideal team player: humble (motivated by serving others), hungry (driven and passionate), and smart (emotionally intelligent and relationally aware).
• Serve as an active member of the Care Center Dental team, helping to foster a culture of respect, compassion, and excellence.
• Support department managers and directors in solving problems and working together toward the shared mission of helping people move from homelessness to wholeness through Christ.
• Embrace a team mindset, recognizing that “having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them” (Romans 12:6a). Lead and serve in a way that honors each person’s unique contributions.

• Assist the Director of Care Center Ministries in cultivating and developing community resources that support comprehensive patient care.
• Personally ensure that your team can rely on you for consistent support, professionalism, and spiritual encouragement.
• Serve in this role as a minister of Christ—demonstrating calling, character, and competence as one who faithfully follows Jesus, stays in step with the Holy Spirit, and honors the Father.
• Carry out your duties with the heart of a…