Consortium Coordinator/Community Health Worker at BCFS in Tyler, Texas

Job Description:

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Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent, or 1 or more years of college level course work in a related field.



Experience: Required - 2 years of related experience and/or training in a related human services field.



Supervises: None



Summary: Oversees the development and implementation of the community consortium plan aimed at reducing disparities in perinatal health outcomes in Smith County. Develops, implements, and conducts outreach, education, and recruitment of eligible families for program services. They are from, and a representative of the community served.


To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:



Essential Functions:


Oversee the development and implementation of the Community Consortium plan. Organize and coordinate Consortium meetings. Coordinate community-based education (topics discovered by Consortium members) to facilitate the overall goal of reducing disparities in perinatal health outcomes within Smith County. Assists with the coordination and promotion of Healthy Start sponsored events and meetings; including Consortium, support groups, and community events. Builds collaborative relationships with the community, health care providers, community leaders, service agencies, policy makers, funding sources and target audiences. Develop cross-sector partnerships within the project area. Participate with other HS/Healthy Start Initiative-Enhanced (HSE) projects to develop and implement a plan for the community to focus on one social determinant of health (SDOH). Determine eligibility of families for program services and state benefits. Complete all required documentation and supporting documents for intake and state benefit application prior to completion of shift. Submit state benefit applications and supporting documents through YourTexasBenefits website. Enter participant intake information into Salesforce and create a file. Maintain list of applications' status and update Salesforce database. Provide safe, secure, and supervised transportation for the service population assigned to this position for transport. Provide referrals to families based on needs identified while conducting outreach efforts. Inspect company vehicles and fill-out check list prior to using the vehicle. Facilitate meetings and/or training for program families



Measurable Deliverables:


1. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program director, federal, and state partners.


2. Meet all federal/state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.


3. Document all daily outreach efforts, application assistance, health education classes and consortium activities completely, accurately and in a timely manner and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.


4. Schedule promotion efforts consistently throughout the fiscal year.


5. Schedule community consortium events consistently throughout the fiscal year.


6. Refrain from ever using a handheld cell phone while operating a vehicle.


7. Obtain and enroll in continuing education/training required for recertification(s) monthly.


8. Provide consistent and effective communication with program supervisor for any concerns or issues relating to the community consortium and/or community outreach efforts.


9. Implement BCFS safety protocols, at all times.


10. Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in BCFS employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, families, and community members and complying with required dress code, at all times.



Credentials, Skills and Abilities



1. Maintain current licenses including any certificates required for the position including, but not limited to: Driver's License, First Aid CPR AED, Application Assistance Navigator, Community Health Worker, Mental Health First Aid, and Child Passenger Safety Technician.


2. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.


3. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.


4. Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.


5. Drive a vehicle and comply with safety procedures in accordance with program requirements. 6. Demonstrate the ability to:


a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.


b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals


c. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control, and professional composure, at all times.


d. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English (Spanish highly preferred)


e. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.


f. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.


g. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations


Here at BCFS Health and Human Services, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!


BCFS Health and Human Services, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.


BCFS Health and Human Services, is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of BCFS Health and Human Services, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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