Client Navigator -Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (Bccp)

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : LaGrange (Troup County), GA
Job Type: Part Time Hourly
Job Number: 2024-08011
Division/Section: District 4 County Position
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Client Navigator-Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP)
Time-Limited
District 4 Public Health
301 Main Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
Hourly Position, 24 hours per week -
Time-Limited position, funding guaranteed through June 30, 2024.*
*Possibility of continued funding through June 30, 2025.
This position conducts community-based outreach and public education to recruit and navigate women into cancer screening in geographic assigned area for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) which is part of the CDC Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Job Responsibilities

• Implement community-based outreach and public education to recruit and promote cancer screening in geographic assignment.
• Develop and maintain a network of community resources.
• Recruit BCCP eligible women ages 40-64 for breast and 21-64 for Cervical Cancer screening, with an emphasis on never/rarely screened women.
• Recruit BCCP eligible women from priority populations, including African American, Hispanic, and Latino populations, as indicated by community demographics.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to educate women about breast, cervical and colorectal cancers that will lead to screenings and assist in the assessment of their effectiveness.
• Work closely and support BCCP nurses at health department clinics to provide timely follow up of abnormal results and annual reminders to BCCP clients.
• Communicate timely and effectively regarding BCCP client's progress to BCCP nurse or as directed.
• Assist clients in coordinating and rescheduling appointments, make reminder calls/letters, assist with interpretation (when necessary), and or provide emotional support to BCCP clients.
• Assist clients to eliminate barriers to screening, make appropriate referrals and refer issues to the proper BCCP health department staff.
• Initiate, maintain and develop partnerships with key community-based organizations, volunteers, and intermediaries to develop, maintain and sustain a network of viable collaborative relationships at the community level.
• Complete client intake logs, monthly activity reports, and other reports as required in a complete, accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Recruit, develop, retain, and recognize volunteers and community partners in support of recruitment/outreach action plans.
• Maintain high standard of professionalism and customer service.
• Establish positive working relationships with BCCP and other health department staff as well as within the community.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Perform other related work as required.
• Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in any related field
OR
Four years of related experience.
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.
• Experience in community-based health education and health promotion.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish language (if position is requiring a bilingual person).
• Medical Interpretation Certification desired (if position is requiring a bilingual person).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to cultivate relationships including mobilization of a diverse population of community leaders and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities and projects.
• Proficiency in using appropriate technology to perform position responsibilities.
• Experience in performing quality customer service, both internally and externally.

Work Conditions & Physical demands:

• Ability to work some week evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and engage in set-up/take down of event equipment.
• Ability to travel overnight within and outside the designated geographic area.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations.

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selection.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
For more information about Public Health:
Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED

03
Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?

• No
• Full Time Employee
• Part Time Employee
• Temp or Contractor
• Intern
• Volunteer

04
Do you have 4 years in an administrative, customer facing support role?

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of experience do you have in office procedures, providing general clerical support to an office, to include such tasks as data entry/maintenance, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining record-keeping and filing systems, etc.?

• 0<1 Years
• 1-2 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 6-9 Years
• More than 10 Years

06
What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry etc.)?

• Beginner: Some exposure
• Intermediate: Require some guidance
• Advanced: Can train others
• Expert

07
How many years of experience do you have in developing various reports, analyzing and maintaining assigned area's budgeting and expenditure controls?

• 0<1 Years
• 1-2 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 6-9 Years
• More than 10 Years

08
Serving our community during an Emergency Event is a condition of employment for Public Health workers. In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have any relatives working for District 4 Public Health or any of our 12 County Health Departments? (Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties)

• Yes
• No

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